American Audio Musical Instrument CK 800Mp3 User Manual

CK 800Mp3  
Featuring:  
User Guide  
and Reference Manual  
4295 Charter Street  
Los Angeles Ca. 90058  
4/07  
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ImPORTANT INFORmATION  
CAUTION  
IMPORTANT SAFETY ITEMS FOR  
U.S.A. & CANADA MODEL ONLY  
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS  
(POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,  
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES  
CAN BE CAREFULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE  
EXPOSURE  
NOTE:  
This CD player uses a semiconductor laser. It  
is recommended for use in a room at the fol-  
lowing temperature: 41˚F - 95˚F / 5˚C - 35˚C  
CAUTION:  
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OTHER  
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT  
IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE  
WARNING:  
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,  
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS CD PLAYER TO  
WATER OR MOISTURE  
THE COMPACT DISC PLAYER SHOULD NOT BE  
ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT  
PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
CAUTION:  
1. Handle the power supply cord carefully. Do not  
damage or deform; it may cause electric shock  
or malfunction when used. Hold plug attach-  
ment when removing from wall outlet. Do not  
pull on the cord.  
NOTE:  
This unit may cause interference to radio and  
television reception.  
2. To avoid electric shock, do not open the top  
cover when the unit is plugged in. If problems  
occur with the unit, call your local American  
Audio® dealer.  
Please carefully read and understand the  
instructions in this manual thoroughly before  
attempting to operate this unit. These instruc-  
tions contain important safety information  
regarding the use and maintenance of this unit.  
Take special care to follow all warning symbols  
and labels both on the unit and printed in this  
manual. Also, Please keep this manual with the  
unit, for future reference.  
3. Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside  
the CD player. Electric shock or malfunction  
may occur.  
CAUTION  
Do not open -  
Risk of electric shock  
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH  
AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR  
OTHER TYPE OF ELECTRICAL OUTLET  
UNLESS THE WIDE BLADES CAN BE  
CAREFULLY INSERTED INTO A MATCHING  
WIDE SLOT.  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC  
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER RACK.  
THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS  
INSIDE REFER SERVICE TO YOUR  
AUTHORIZED American Audio DEALER.  
The lightning flash with an arrow triangular  
symbol is intended to alert the user to the  
presence of non insulated “dangerous volt-  
age” within the products enclosure, and  
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute  
a risk of electric shock.  
ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS  
ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE  
FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLON-  
GATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU  
UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF  
SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A  
FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A  
DECOUVERT.  
The exclamation point triangular symbol is  
intended to alert the user to the presence  
of important operating and maintenance  
(servicing) instructions in the user manual  
accompanying the CD player.  
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an  
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the  
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the  
product'senclosurethatmaybeofsufficientmagnitude  
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.  
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is  
intended to alert the user to the presence of important  
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in  
the literature accompanying the appliance.  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC  
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK).  
THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS  
INSIDE REFER SERVICE TO YOUR AUTHORIZED  
AMERICAN AUDIO® SERVICE TECHNICIAN.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Never push objects of  
READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating  
GROUNDING OR POLARIzATION  
instructions should be read before the product is  
operated.  
Ifthisproductisequippedwithapolarizedalternating  
current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than  
theother), itwillfitintotheoutlet onlyoneway. This  
isasafetyfeature.Ifyouareunabletoinserttheplug  
fullyintotheoutlet, tryreversingtheplug. Iftheplug  
should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to  
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the  
safety purpose of the polarized plug.  
any kind into this product through openings as they  
may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out  
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.  
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.  
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating  
instructionsshouldberetainedforfuturereference.  
HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and  
in the operating instructions should be adhered to.  
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use  
instructions should be followed.  
SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this product  
yourself as opening or removing covers may expose  
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all  
servicing to qualified service personnel.  
CLEANING — The product should be cleaned only with  
a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with  
furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile  
liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.  
ATTACHmENTS — Do not use attachments not  
recommendedbytheproductmanufacturerasthey  
may cause hazards.  
WATER AND mOISTURE — Do not use this product  
near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash  
bowl,kitchensink,orlaundrytub;inawetbasement;  
or near a swimming pool; and the like.  
ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on an  
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The  
product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or  
adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only  
If this product is equipped with  
a
three-wire  
DAmAGEREQUIRINGSERVICE - Unplugthisproduct  
from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified  
service personnel under the following conditions:  
groundingtypeplug,aplughavingathird(grounding)  
pin, itwillonlyfitintoagroundingtypepoweroutlet.  
Thisisasafetyfeature.Ifyouareunabletoinsertthe  
plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to  
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the  
safety purpose of the grounding type plug.  
When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.  
If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into  
the product.  
If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
Iftheproductdoesnotoperatenormallybyfollowing  
theoperatinginstructions.Adjustonlythosecontrols  
that are covered by the operating instructions as an  
improper adjustment of other controls may result in  
damage and will often require extensive work by a  
qualified technician to restore the product to its  
normal operation.  
POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply cords  
should be routed so that they are not likely to be  
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or  
against them, paying particular attention to cords at  
plugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthepointwhere  
they exit from the product.  
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an outside  
antennaorcablesystemisconnectedtotheproduct,  
be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so  
astoprovidesomeprotectionagainstvoltagesurges  
andbuilt-upstaticcharges.Article810oftheNational  
ElectricalCode,ANSI/NFPA70,providesinformation  
with regard to proper grounding of the mast and  
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire  
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding  
conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,  
connection to grounding electrodes, and  
requirementsforthegroundingelectrode.SeeFigure  
A.  
LIGHTNING — For added protection for this product  
duringalightningstorm,orwhenitisleftunattended  
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from  
the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable  
system. This will prevent damage to the product  
due to lightning and power-line surges.  
POWER LINES An outside antenna system should  
notbelocatedinthevicinityofoverheadpowerlines  
or other electric light or power circuits, or where it  
can fall into such power lines or circuits. When  
installing an outside antenna system, extreme care  
should be taken to keep from touching such power  
lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.  
OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets,  
extensioncords,orintegralconveniencereceptacles  
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.  
If the product has been dropped or damaged in any  
way.  
When the product exhibits a distinct change in  
performance — this indicates a need for service.  
with  
a
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table  
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with  
the product. Any mounting of the product should  
follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should  
use a mounting accessory recommended by the  
manufacturer.  
REPLACEmENT PARTS -- When replacement parts  
arerequired,besuretheservicetechnicianhasused  
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or  
have the same characteristics as the original part.  
Unauthorizedsubstitutionsmayresultinfire,electric  
shock, or other hazards.  
SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or  
repairs to this product, ask the service technician to  
performsafetycheckstodeterminethattheproduct  
is in proper operating condition.  
WALL OR CEILING mOUNTING — The product should  
not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.  
HEAT The product should be situated away from heat  
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or  
other products (including amplifiers) that produce  
heat.  
CART — A product and cart combination should be  
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and  
uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart  
combination to overturn.  
VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet are  
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable  
operation of the product and to protect it from  
overheating, and these openings must not be  
blocked or covered. The openings should never be  
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug,  
or other similar surface. This product should not be  
placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or  
rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the  
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.  
POWER SOURCES —This product should be operated  
only from the type of power source indicated on the  
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of  
power supply to your home, consult your product  
dealer or local power company.  
ANTENNA  
LEAD IN  
WIRE  
GROUND  
CLAMP  
ANTENNA  
DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION 810-20)  
LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a  
stable location.  
NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the appliance  
should be unplugged from the outlet when left un-  
used for a long period of time.  
ELECTRIC  
SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT  
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING  
ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250, PART H)  
Fig. A  
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Line Voltage Selection  
I. Read Instructions - All the safety and oper-  
ating instructions should be read before  
you operate the system. The safety and  
operating instructions should be saved  
for future reference.  
• The desired voltage may be set with the  
VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch on the rear  
panel (using a flat head screw driver).  
• Do not force the VOLTAGE SELECTOR  
switch as this may cause damage  
• If the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch does  
not move smoothly, please contact a quali-  
fied service technician.  
2. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the system  
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 system should be situated  
so that its location or position does not  
interfere with its proper ventilation. For exam  
ple, the system 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 system should be situated away  
from heat sources such as radiators, heat  
registers, stoves, or other appliances (includ-  
ing 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 reference.  
Model No._____________________________  
Serial No._____________________________  
6. Power Sources - The system should be con-  
nected to a power supply only of the type  
described in the operating instructions or as  
marked on the system.  
purchase notes:  
7. Servicing - The user should not attempt to  
service the system beyond that described  
in the operating instructions. All other ser-  
vicing should be referred to qualified service  
personnel. The system should be serviced  
by qualified service personnel when:  
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has  
been damaged.  
Date of Purchase_______________________  
Dealer Name__________________________  
Dealer Address_________________________  
__________________________________________  
________________________________________  
Dealer Phone__________________________  
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been  
spilled into the system.  
C. The system has been exposed to rain  
or water.  
D. The system does not appear to operate  
normally or exhibits a marked change  
in performance.  
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UNPACKING  
Every CK 800Mp3 System 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 system for any damage and be sure all  
equipment necessary to operate the system 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 system to your dealer without first contacting customer support.  
INTRODUCTION  
Introduction:  
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio® CK 800Mp3 System. This system  
is a representation of American Audio’s continuing commitment to produce the best and highest qual-  
ity audio products possible at an affordable price. Please read and understand this manual completely  
before attempting to operate your new system. This booklet contains important information concern-  
ing the proper and safe operation of your new system.  
Customer Support:  
American Audio® provides a toll free customer support line, to provide set up help and answer any  
question should you encounter problems during your initial set up or operation. You may also visit us  
through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.  
Voice:  
Fax:  
(800) 322-6337  
(323) 582-2941  
E-mail:  
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this audio system. Do not attempt any repairs  
yourself, 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 audio system 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 system in to an electrical outlet. All  
fader and volume controls should be set to zero or minimum position, before the system is switched  
on. If the system has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do  
not switch on the system 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 system, please make sure that the device is not exposed or will not be  
exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust!  
• Do not operate the system in extremely hot (more than 30°/86°F) or extremely cold (less than  
5°C/40°F) surroundings.  
• Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from heaters.  
• Operate the system only after becoming familiar with its' functions. Do not permit operation by  
persons not qualified for operating the unit. Most damages are the result of unprofessional opera-  
tion.  
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mAIN FEATURES  
• Plays Mp3, CD, and CD-R Discs  
• Sleep Mode (c)  
• 1/75th second frame search  
• Pitch display  
• Large bright LCD display can be viewed from wide angles.  
• Digital Anti-Shock  
• RELAY (Flip-Flop Playback) (b)  
• Cue Mixing  
• Seamless Loop (uninterrupted loop playback)  
• 3 Band EQ per channel  
• Front Access Combo Mic Jack  
• Extremely clean signal to noise ratio  
• Adjustable Pitch Percentages: +/-4%, +/-8%, and +/-16%  
• Auto cue  
• Selectable Single or Continuous Play  
• Real time cue (“Cue on the Fly”)  
• Digital RCA coaxial output  
• Fader “Q” Start Control (a)  
• Jog Wheel Pitch Bend +/-100%  
• Aux Input  
• High output to headphones  
• 2 Line Level Inputs  
• Independent Gains Per Channel  
• Record Out  
• Instant Start within 10ms (sound is produced immediately when the PLAY button is pressed)  
(a) FADER “Q” START CONTROL: Set up your CK 800Mp3 as described in the set-up section of this manual. After  
set up is completed load your players. By moving the mixer’s crossfader from left to right you can start and pause  
each players playback functions. For Example, when using the CK 800Mp3 player, if your mixer’s crossfader is all  
the way to the left (player one is playing, player two is in cue or pause mode), and you move the fader at least 20%  
to the right, player two (2) will begin to play. When the crossfader is to the right, and you move it 20% to the left,  
player one (1) will begin to play. You can create great effects similar to scratching with this feature. After storing cue  
points on each side of the CD player, different songs may quickly be recalled by moving the mixer crossfader back  
and forth. New cue points can be easily selected on the CK 800Mp3 player (see setting cue points page 19). “Q”  
Start control is easy to use and mastering this feature will help you create amazing effects with your music.  
(b) RELAY (FLIP-FLOP): Connect your CK 800Mp3 player as described in the set-up section of this manual. This  
feature will start the next player once one (1) player has ended. For example, if player one (1) is playing a disc and  
it ends, player two (2) will instantly begin to play. You may set RELAY to play track to track or disc to disc. For  
more information on this feature, see RELAY (FLIP-FLOP™) on page 25.  
(c) SLEEP mODE: The CK 800Mp3's laser and pick-up assembly will power down after 15 minutes of inactivity  
(when in pause or cue mode). This will lengthen the life of your motor drive and laser. To initialize the player, just  
press the cue or play buttons.  
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SET-UP  
FOR BEST CD-R DISC PLAYBACK RESULTS IN THIS CD PLAYER PLEASE FOLLOW THESE  
GUIDELINES:  
1. High quality CD-R Audio discs (should conform to the standards of the Orange Book 2).  
2. Use a high quality bit rate when recording discs. (At least 160kbps)  
3. Record discs in the slowest speed possible. (i.e. 2x or 4x speed)  
1. Checking the Contents  
Be sure your CK 800Mp3 was shipped with the following:  
1) CK 800Mp3 Professional CD player/mixer.  
2) Operating instructions (this booklet).  
3) Warranty card.  
CAUTION:  
To avoid severe damage to the unit, be sure the power is off when making connections to  
the unit.  
CAUTION:  
• The CK 800Mp3 will work normally when the unit is mounted with the front panel within 15  
degrees of the vertical plane If the unit is tilted excessively, discs may not be loaded or unloaded  
properly. (Figure 1)  
15˚  
Figure 1  
CAUTION:  
• The LCD is designed to be clearly visible within the angles shown in Figure 2. Mount the unit so  
that the visual angle is within this range.  
10˚  
50˚  
Figure 2  
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS  
CD PLAYER  
Figure 3  
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A. TOP UNIT CONTROLS (FIGURE 3)  
1. EJECT FUNCTION - Pressing this will eject  
the CD. The eject function will only when the unit  
is in pause or cue mode, this is to prevent acci-  
dentally ejecting the disc when in play mode.  
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 removed  
and will reflect on any other disc loaded into the  
player. That is to say, if you set a +2% pitch on  
one disc, remove that disc and insert another,  
that disc too will have a +2% pitch. The amount  
of pitch being applied will be displayed in the  
lcd (16).  
2. TImE BUTTON - The TIME button will switch  
the time value described in the tIme meter  
between ELAPSED PLAYING TIME, TRACK  
REMAINING TIME, and TOTAL REMAINING TIME  
(this is for CDs only).  
3. SGL/CTN - This function allows you to choose  
between single track play or continuous track  
play (all tracks in order). This function also oper-  
ates in RELAY (FLIP-FLOP) mode, when RELAY  
is activated.  
5. PITCH ON/OFF BUTTON - This button is used  
to switch the pitch function on and off. When  
the button LED is lit the pItch SlIder (4) is  
active. When the button LED is not lit, the pItch  
SlIder (4) is not active. The pitch percentage  
4. PITCH SLIDER - This slider is used to adjust  
the playback pitch percentage. The slider is a  
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.)  
CD PLAYER  
A. The jog wheel will act as a frame search con-  
trol when the CD is in pause or cue mode,  
allowing you to set a cue point.  
can be changed between 4%, 8%, and 16%. 4%  
pitch percentage can be changed between 4%,  
will allow the least amount of pitch manipulation  
and 16% will allow the most amount of pitch  
manipulation.  
B. The wheel also works as a pitch bend during  
Playback. Turning the wheel clockwise will  
increase the pitch percentage up to 100%,  
and turning the wheel in the counter-clock-  
wise direction will decrease the pitch per-  
centage down to -100%. The pitch bend will  
be determined on how long you turn the jog  
wheel continuously.  
6. PITCH PERCENTAGE SELECTOR - Press  
this button to select pitch range percentages  
of 4%, 8%, and 16%. See adjusting the PITCH  
SLIDER'S RANGE on page 22.  
7. (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON - The (+) pitch  
bend function creates a momentary “BUMP” in  
the CD’s BPM’s (Beats per minute) while it is  
playing. This will allow you to match the beats  
between two playing CD’s or any other music  
source. Remember, this is a momentary function.  
When you remove your finger from this button,  
the BPM’s will automatically return to pItch  
SlIderS (4) selected pitch. Holding down this  
button will give a maximum of +16% pitch.  
10.OUT BUTTON - This button is used to set  
the ending point of a loop. A loop is started by  
pressing the IN BUTTON, and pressing the OUT  
BUTTON to set the loop ending point. The loop  
will continue to play until the OUT BUTTON is  
pressed once again.  
SEAmLESS LOOP IN BUTTON - “CUE ON  
THE FLY” - This function allows you to set a  
CUE POINT (see CUE POINT page 19) without  
music interruption (“on the fly”). This button also  
sets the starting point of a seamless loop (see  
SEAMLESS LOOP).  
(-) 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 button, the  
BPM’s will automatically return to pItch SlId-  
erS (4) pitch value. Holding down this button will  
give a maximum of -16% pitch. Use this function  
to slow to another playing music source. Be sure  
to notice that this function is a momentary pitch  
adjustment, for a more precise adjustment use  
the pItch SlIder (4) to match the BPM’s with  
another playing music source.  
11. 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 LED will glow,  
and while in pause mode the blue play LED will  
flash.  
12. CUE - Pressing the CUE button during play-  
back immediately pauses playback and returns  
the track to the last set cue point (see setting a  
CUE POINT, page 19). The red CUE LED will glow  
when the unit is in cue mode The LED will also  
flash every time a new CUE POINT is set. The  
CUE button can be held down to momentarily  
play the CD. When you release the CUE button it  
instantly returns to the CUE POINT.  
8. RELOOP BUTTON - If a SEAMLESS LOOP  
has been made (see setting a SEAMLESS LOOP  
on page 20), but the CD Player is not actively in  
SEAMLESS LOOP mode (a loop is not playing),  
pressing the RELOOP BUTTON will instantly  
reactivate the SEAMLESS LOOP mode. To exit  
the loop, press the out Button (10). LOOP  
will appear in the lcd dISplay (16) when the  
RELOOP function is available.  
13. +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.  
9. JOG WHEEL/EFFECTS PLATTER - This  
wheel has two functions;  
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.)  
CD PLAYER  
14.SEARCH BUTTONS -  
This search button allows you to quick-  
ly scan backwards through a track.  
This search button allows you to quick-  
ly scan forwards through a track.  
15. TRACK BUTTONS -  
This button is used to select a  
track. Tapping this button will forward skip to the  
next track, holding down this button will rapidly  
forward skip through the tracks.  
This button is used to select a  
track. Tapping this button will back skip on track,  
holding down this button will rapidly back skip  
through the tracks.  
16. LCD DISPLAY - This high quality LCD dis-  
play indicates all the various functions, as they  
are occurring. This display is viewable at several  
comfortable angles (see page 8). The display  
ICONS will be explained on page 16.  
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.)  
mIxER  
17  
18  
19  
29  
28  
27  
26  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
5. Repeat this step for all channels  
17.SOURCE SELECTOR SWITCH - These  
switches are used to select the input source  
assigned to each channel. Each channel may only  
be assigned one input source at a time.  
20. CHANNEL EQUALIzER - All of the channels  
include a three-band signal EQ. These controls  
are used to increase or decrease the LOW’s,  
MID’s, and HI’s of the output signal.  
18. AUx INPUT - This Aux input is for the use of  
a Mp3 player. Input volume will be controlled by  
the channel two fader  
CHANNEL TREBLE CONTROL - This knob  
is used to adjust the treble levels of a channel  
allowing for a maximum treble gain of +12dB or  
maximum decrease of -30dB. Turning the knob  
in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the  
amount of treble applied to a channel signal,  
turning the knob in a clockwise direction will  
increase the amount of treble applied to a chan-  
nel signal.  
19. CHANNEL GAIN CONTROL - This adjustment  
is used to adjust an audio source signal input gain  
for a channel. Never use the gain control to adjust  
output volume. Setting the gain level properly will  
ensure a clean output signal. To properly set the  
gain level controls:  
1. Be sure the maSter Volume con-  
trol (28) is set to level 4.  
2. Set the channel fader (22) to level  
8.  
3. Begin playback on an audio source  
connected to the channel you are  
adjusting.  
4. Use the Gain Control (19) to adjust an  
average output volume of +4 dB.  
CHANNEL mIDRANGE CONTROL - This  
knob is used to adjust the midrange levels of a  
channel allowing for a maximum midrange gain  
of +12dB or maximum decrease of -30dB. Turn-  
ing the knob in a counter-clockwise direction will  
decrease the amount of midrange applied to a  
channel signal, turning the knob in a clockwise  
direction will increase the amount of midrange  
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mIxER  
another will vary the output signals of channels  
one and two respectively. When the crossfader  
is set in the center position, the output signals of  
both the channels one and channels two will be  
even.  
applied to a channel signal.  
CHANNEL BASS CONTROL - This knob is  
used to adjust the low frequency levels of a chan-  
nel allowing for a maximum bass gain of +12dB  
or maximum signal decrease of -30dB. Turning  
the knob in a counter-clockwise direction will  
decrease the amount of bass applied to a chan-  
nel signal, turning the knob in a clockwise direc-  
tion will increase the amount of bass applied to a  
channel signal.  
26. CUE mIx - This knob is used send a chan-  
nels incoming signal to the headphones. Turn  
the knob counter-clockwise to monitor Channel  
1, and clockwise to monitor Channel 2. The cue  
level is adjusted by the cue leVel Volume  
knoB (27). Be sure the cue level is set to mini-  
mum before putting a pair of headphones on.  
21. mASTER VOLUmE LEVEL INDICATORS -  
The dual MASTER LEVEL LED indicators are used  
to detail the master output level. The meters will  
detail the output level of both the left and right  
channels.  
27. CUE LEVEL VOLUmE KNOB - This knob is  
used to adjusts the headphone volume output  
level. Turn the knob in a clockwise direction to  
increase the headphone volume.  
22. CHANNEL FADER - These faders are used to  
control the output signal of any source assigned  
to its particular channel.  
28. mASTER VOLUmE CONTROL - This rotary  
knob is used to control the master output level  
(volume). To avoid distorted output try to main-  
tain an average output signal level +4 dB. Be sure  
this volume control is always set to zero before  
turning the unit on.  
23. RELAY BUTTON - This button activates the  
FLIP-FLOP™ function.  
24. Q-START ON/OFF SWITCH - With this func-  
tion you can use the crossfader to start and stop  
the CD play. The on/oFF “Q” START switch acti-  
vates the fader “Q” start feature. When the fader  
“Q” start feature is activated sliding the croSS-  
fader (25) from left to right will play or cue the  
CD player connected.  
29. mICROPHONE VOLUmE - This knob is used  
to regulate the microphone output volume. Turn-  
ing the knob in a clockwise direction will increase  
the volume level.  
Example: Be sure the Fader “Q” Start  
feature is activated on both channels.  
Slide the crossfader to the channel one  
position (full left) and begin playback on  
CD drive one. Slide the crossfader to the  
channel position (far right). This will im-  
mediately trigger the play function on CD  
drive two and return CD drive one to cue  
mode. To return to normal fader operation  
turn the Fader “Q” Start on/oFF SWITCH  
to the OFF position.  
25. REPLACEABLE CROSSFADER - This fader  
is used to blend the output signals of channels  
one and two together. When the fader is in the full  
left position (channel 1), the output signal of chan-  
nel one will be controlled by the master volume  
level. The same fundamentals will apply for chan-  
nel two. Sliding the fader from one position to  
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.)  
FRONT & REAR PANEL  
Figure 4  
30  
31  
32  
Figure 5  
42 41 40  
39  
38 37 36 35 34  
33  
B. FRONT PANEL (FIGURE 4)  
C. REAR PANEL (FIGURE 5)  
30. TRANSPORT TRAY 1 - This tray is used  
to load and unload a compact disc. The tray  
is opened and closed by pressing the oPEn/  
CLOSE BUTTON (1). Never attempt to force the  
transport tray open or closed when the power is  
turned off.  
33. BALANCED xLR mASTER OUTPUTS  
JACKS - The Master Output includes a pair of  
XLR Balanced jacks as well as a pair of rca  
unBalanced jackS (38). The 3-pin XLR jacks  
send a high current balanced output signal.  
These jacks should be used when you will be  
driving an amp or other audio equipment with a  
balanced input, or whenever you will be running  
a signal line greater than 15 feet. Always, use  
these jacks whenever possible.  
31. HEADPHONE JACK - This jack is used to  
connect your headphones to the mixer allowing  
you to monitor the cue source. Use headphones  
only rated at 8 ohms to 32 ohms. Most DJ head-  
phones are rated at 16 ohm, these are highly  
recommended. Always be sure the cue leVel  
Volume (27) is set to minimum before you put  
the headphones on.  
34.DIGITAL OUT - Use this connection to create  
near perfect copies of your disc to a Mini disc,  
CD-R, or any other digital recording device.  
35. REC OUT - This is a low current unbalanced  
output source designed for various tape and CD  
recorders. The Record Out (REC OUT) level is  
dictated by the channel fader leVel (22), it  
is not influenced by the maSter Volume con-  
trol (28).  
32. TRANSPORT TRAY 2 - This tray is used  
to load and unload a compact disc. The tray  
is opened and closed by pressing the oPEn/  
CLOSE BUTTON. Never attempt to force the  
transport tray open or closed when the power is  
turned off.  
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.)  
FRONT & REAR PANEL  
42.POWER CONNECTOR - This connection is  
used to connect your main power. Be sure that  
your local power matches the unit’s required  
power. NEVER REMOVE THE GROUND PRONG  
FROM THE POWER CABLE, DOING SO MAY  
RESULT IN IMPROPER OPERATION.  
36. RCA mASTER OUTPUTS - The RCA jacks  
send a low current unbalanced output signal.  
These jacks should only be used for shorter  
cable runs to signal processors or looping to  
another mixer. For cable runs greater than 15  
feet use the Xlr Balanced jackS (33).  
37. LINE 1 INPUT JACKS - do not connect  
turntaBleS to theSe jackS! CD players,  
Tape Decks and other line level instruments may  
be connected to these jacks. The red colored  
RCA jack represents the right channel input and  
the white represents the left channel input. Input  
volume will be controlled by channel one fader.  
The channel Source Selector SWItch (17)  
must be in the "Line 1" position, to monitor any  
source connected to these jacks.  
38. LINE 2 INPUT JACKS - do not connect  
turntaBleS to theSe jackS! CD players,  
Tape Decks and other line level instruments may  
be connected to these jacks. The red colored  
RCA jack represents the right channel input and  
the white represents the left channel input. Input  
volume will be controlled by channel two fader.  
The channel Source Selector SWItch (17)  
must be in the "Line 2" position, to monitor any  
source connected to these jacks.  
39. mICROPHONE - This combo jack will accept  
a standard 1/4 plug or XLR 3-pin balanced male  
plug. The volume output level for this micro-  
phone will be controlled by its own respective  
mIc knoB (29). Note: We recommend that you  
use a 500-600ohm microphone for the best  
sound quality.  
40. POWER BUTTON - This button is used to  
turn your unit’s power on and off.  
41. VOLTAGE SELECTOR - Because power  
supplies vary from location to location we have  
incorporated a selectable voltage switch. This  
switch can select a voltage input of 115v~60Hz  
or 230v~50/60Hz. Always disconnect the power  
plug before changing the voltage.  
Dual Voltage models only  
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.)  
CD PLAYER LCD  
Figure 6  
43 44 45  
46  
47  
48 49 50  
54  
51  
52  
53  
D. LCD DISPLAY PANEL (FIGURE 6)  
50. LOOP - This icon will glow when you are in  
loop mode.  
43. PLAY/PAUSE INDICATOR - Either the play  
or pause indicator will glow depending which  
mode you are in.  
51. PITCH mETER - This meter will display the  
pitch percentage applied by the pItch SlIder  
(4).  
44.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.  
52.TImE BAR INDICATOR - This bar gives a  
visual approximation of a track's or disc's remain-  
ing time. This bar will begin to flash when a CD is  
ending.  
45.mP3 INDICATOR - This will indicate that a  
Mp3 disc is loaded in the drive.  
46. ELAPSED INDICATOR - This indicator is in  
direct reference to the tIme meter (53). When  
the ELAPSED indicator is displayed in the lcd  
(16), the time defined will refer to a single track's  
elapsed time. The time mode is changed by the  
tapping on the tIme Button (2).  
53. TImE DISPLAY - These indicators detail the  
Minutes, Seconds, and Frames. The meter will  
display either the elapsed or remaining time of a  
track.  
54. TRACK INDICATOR - This indicator details  
the current track. The number displayed in the  
track indicator is a direct reference to the track in  
play, pause, or cue mode.  
47.SINGLE INDICATOR - This indicates that the  
CD drive is in single play mode, the track will  
play once and return to CUE mode. If the single  
indicator is not on the unit is in continuous mode  
In continuous mode the drive will play all the  
remaining tracks on the disc.  
48. TOTAL REmAIN INDICATOR - When  
"REMAIN" is indicated in the lcd dISplay (16)  
the tIme dISplay (53) in the lcd will define the  
current track's remaining time. When "TOTAL  
REMAIN" is indicated in the lcd dISplay (16)  
the tIme dISplay (53) in the lcd will define the  
total disc remaining time (for CD only).  
49. PITCH INDICATOR - This icon will glow when  
the pitch function is activated.  
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BASIC OPERATIONS  
1. LOADING/EJECTING DISCS  
The CK 800Mp3 can only play 3 inch and regular 5 inch CDs. When loading a CD into the player always hold  
the disc by it edge). Load the disc label side up and never touch the signal surface (the glossy side). To remove  
a disc from the player press the eject Button (1), see Figure 7.  
CAUTION:  
NEVER attempt to load any other objects besides 3" and 5" CDs.  
NEVER attempt to load more than one disc at a time. Doing so may result in sever damage to your unit.  
DO NOT force the transport tray open or close when the power is off, this may damage the drive system.  
Figure 7  
Figure 7: press the eject button to load and remove a disc. Remeber: When loading a disc always hold the disc by it  
edges and load the disc label side up.  
2. SELECTING TRACKS  
Select a desired track by using the track ButtonS (15). Tapping the track ButtonS (15) once will select  
either the next higher or lower track. You may hold down the track ButtonS (15) to change tracks con-  
tinuously at a faster speed. If you are using the track ButtonS (15) to select a new track during playback  
(a track is already in play mode) the new track you selected will immediately begin playback as soon as the  
search operation is completed.  
Figure8:tappingthereverse  
track button will jump back  
to the previous track.  
Figure 9: tapping the for-  
ward track button will skip  
forward to the next track.  
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BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)  
3. STARTING PLAYBACK - Figure 10  
Load an audio CD as describe on page 17 (loadIng/ejectIng dIScS).  
Pressing the play/pauSe Button (11) with an audio CD loaded will immediate-  
ly start playback. The play (43) indicator will glow as soon as playback begins.  
The point at which playback starts (cue point) will automatically be stored in the  
memory as the cue point. The unit will return to this cue point (the point at which  
playback started) when the cue Button (12) is pressed.  
4. PAUSING - Figure 10  
This function pauses playback at the exact same point the play/pauSe Button  
(11) was pressed. Pressing the play/pauSe Button (11) will switch between  
play and pause modes. When the unit is in pause mode the pauSe IndIcator  
(43) will show in the lcd dISplay (16). The blue play/pauSe Button (11) LED  
will also begin to flash repeatedly.  
Figure 10  
5. 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 (11) is pressed, a new CUE POINT will  
be set to reflect the new starting point.  
6. STOPPING PLAYBACK - Figures 10 & 11  
Stopping playback will not stop the drive mechanism, but merely pause or cue  
the track, this functions allows the unit to begin play instantly. The drive mecha-  
nism will only stop if a disc is ejected or the unit has gone in to sleep mode. There  
are two ways to stop (pause) playback:  
1) Press the play/pauSe Button (11) during playback. This will pause play-  
back at the exact same point the play/pauSe Button (11) was pressed.  
2) Press the cue Button (12) during playback. This will pause playback and  
return the track to the last set cue point.  
Figure 11  
7. FRAmE SEARCH  
This feature allows you to scroll through a track frame by frame, allowing you to  
find and set a starting cue or loop point. To use the scroll function you must first  
be in Pause Mode (see section 4) or Cue Mode (see section 8). Once you are in  
Pause or Cue mode, turn the jog Wheel (9) to scroll through the track (Figure  
12). Turning the wheel in a clockwise direction will advance the frame search  
and turning the wheel in a counter-clockwise direction rewinds the frame search.  
When you use the jog Wheel (9) the monitor (headphone level) function allows  
you to hear 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  
(11) as in Figure 10. Pressing the cue Button (12) as in Figure 11 will now return  
you to the point you just set.  
Figure 12  
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BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)  
8. SETTING A CUE POINT  
A cue point is the exact point playback will begin when the play/pauSe button (11) is pressed. You may set  
your cue points anywhere on a disc or in a track. There are three (3) ways to set and create a CUE point as  
detailed in figures 13 and 14.  
1) You may press the In Button (10) on the fly (while the disc is playing). This  
will set a CUE Point without music interruption. Pressing the cue Button  
(12) will now return you to the same point that you pressed the In Button  
(10).  
Figure 13  
2) You may also use the jog Wheel (9) to set a cue point. While a disc is  
in PAUSE or CUE mode, use the jog Wheel (9) to scroll through a track  
and find your desired starting point. Once you have found your desired CUE  
point press the play Button (11) to set your cue point. Pressing the cue  
Button (12) will now return you to this exact point.  
Figure 14  
3) You may also use the SEARCH BUTTONS to set a cue point. While  
a disc is in PAUSE or CUE mode, use the SEARCH BUTTONS to scan  
through a track to find your desired starting point. Once you have  
found your desired position press the PLAY BUTTON to set your cue  
point. Pressing the CUE BUTTON will now return you to this exact  
point.  
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BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)  
9. CREATING AND PLAYING A SEAmLESS LOOP  
A seamless loop is a sound loop that plays continuously without sound interruption. You can use this loop to  
create dramatic effect in your mixing. This loop has no time limit and you could actually loop the entire length  
of disc. You create a seamless loop between two continuous points of a disc.  
1) Press play/pauSe Button (11) to activate playback  
mode.  
Figure 15  
2) Press the In Button (10). This will set the starting point of the  
SEAMLESS LOOP. The In Button (10) LED will light.  
Figure 16  
3) Press the out Button (10) to set the ending point for your LOOP  
(Figure 17). The In Button (10) and out Button (10) LEDs will  
immediately begin to flash rapidly, indicating the SEAMLESS LOOP  
mode has been activated.  
LCD LOOP INDICATORS - During a loop, the loop IndIcator (50)  
will turn on in the lcd dISplay (16) indicating a loop is active.  
Figure 17  
ExITING A LOOP - To exit a SEAMLESS LOOP, press the out  
Button (10). The In Button (10) and out Button (10) LEDs will  
remain lit. Music playback will resume normal play. The In Button  
(10) and out Button (10) LEDs will remain lit to remind you that a  
loop is in memory.  
Figure 18  
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BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)  
REPLAY LOOP - The reloop (8) function allows you to return to your stored  
loop at any time. The In Button (10) and out Button (10) LEDs will indicate  
a loop is stored in memory, and may be played at any time. To replay the loop,  
press the reloop Button (8). The In Button (10) and out Button (10)  
LEDs will again begin to flash indicating SEAMLESS LOOP mode has been  
activated and your loop will immediately begin to play.  
Figure 19  
10. CHANGING THE TImE DISPLAY (53)/TImE BAR (52):  
DURING NORMAL PLAYBACK, pressing the tIme Button (2), will change the  
time display information (53) in the lcd (16). The following is a break down of  
the time settings and their definitions:  
1) REMAIN (48) - This details the time in the lcd (16) as the current tracks’  
remaining running time.  
2) ELAPSED (46) - This details the time in the lcd (16) as the current tracks’  
elapsed running time.  
3) TOTAL REMAIN (48) - This details the time in the lcd (16) as the current CD  
total remaining running time (this is for CDs only).  
Figure 20  
TIME BAR INDICATOR - Details the time defined in the tIme meter (52) as a visual bar icon. As with the  
tIme meter (52) this bar is also dependent on the selected time function [remaIn (48) or elapSed (46)].  
This bar will begin to flash when a track is ending regardless of which time funct  
i
on you are in. Use the flash-  
ing bar as a visual reminder that a track is ending.  
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PITCH ADJUSTmENTS  
PITCH ADJUSTmENTS:  
You can activate the pItch SlIder (4) by pressing the pItch on/off Button (5). When the button LED is  
lit, the pItch SlIder is active and the pitch can be adjusted. When the button LED is not lit pItch SlIder is  
not active. The different pitch adjustments allow a track's or a loop's playback speed to be manipulated. This  
speed manipulation is commonly used to beat match between two or more music sources such as a turntable  
or another CD player. The playback speed may be increased or decreased by a factor of +/-16. The next sec-  
tion details the different pitch manipulation schemes.  
1. PITCH SLIDER (4):  
This function will increase or decrease the tracks playback speed or "PITCH."  
The maximum pitch percentage manipulation in this function is +/-100%. The  
pItch SlIder (4) is used to decrease or increase the playback pitch. If the  
slider is moved up (towards the top of the unit) the pitch will decrease, if the  
slider is moved down (towards the bottom of the unit) the pitch will increase.  
The pItch SlIder adjustment can be changed to range from +/-4%, +/-8%,  
or +/-16% (See changing "PITCH SLIDER PERCEnTAGE RAnGE" on the next  
page). This pitch adjustments will effect normal playback and loops only when  
the pItch on/off Button (5) is turned on.  
Figure 21  
Activating the PITCH SLIDER (4): To activate the pItch SlIder you  
must turn on the pitch adjustment function. Press the on/off Button (5)  
located at the top right of the unit. The on/off Button (5) LED will glow  
when the function is activated. If the pitch function is not activated the pItch  
SlIder will not function.  
Figure 22  
Using the PITCH SLIDER (4): Be sure the pitch function has been acti-  
vated as described above. To use the pItch SlIder slide the slider up and  
down. Down will increase the pitch and up will decrease the pitch.  
Figure 23  
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PITCH ADJUSTmENTS  
Adjusting the PITCH SLIDER'S RANGE (6): You may change the  
pItch SlIder'S (5) operating range at any time. To change the operat-  
ing range be sure the pitch function is turned on, see figure 33. The pitch  
percentage can be changed between +/-4%, +/-8%, and +/-16%. 4% will  
allow the least amount of pitch manipulation and 16% will allow the most  
amount of pitch manipulation. To adjust the different ranges, press the  
pItch on/off Button (5) and tap on the pItch range Button (6)  
until your desired value is reached, see figure 24.  
Figure 24  
2. PITCH BENDING:  
Unlike the pItch SlIder (4) 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 (7) or  
with the jog Wheel (9). The maximum pitch bend percentage allowed is +/- 16%. The pitch bend function  
will work in conjunction with the pItch SlIder (4) pitch setting. For example, if the pItch SlIder (4) is set to  
a 2% pitch gain the pitch bending process will begin at 2% and will continue to the maximum of +/- 16%.  
Holding down or tapping on the (-)  
pItch Bend Button (7) will provide  
a slow down in the playback pitch.  
Figure 25  
Holding down or tapping on the (+)  
pItch Bend Button (7) will provide  
a speed bump in the playback pitch.  
Figure 26  
PITCH BEND BUTTONS (7):  
The (+) pItch Bend Button (7) will increase track playback speed and the (-) pItch Bend Button (7) will  
decrease track playback speed. The extent to which the speed changes is proportionate to the amount of time  
the button is pressed. For example, if the (+) pItch Bend Button (7) is held down continuously as in figure  
26, the disc speed will increases and will continue to increase until it reaches a maximum of 16% speed gain.  
When you release the (+) pItch Bend Button (7) the disc speed will automatially return to it’s previous set  
c
speed.  
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PITCH ADJUSTmENTS  
3. JOG WHEEL (9):  
The jog Wheel will temporarily bend the pitch if a track is in playback mode  
Rotating the wheel in a clockwise direction will increase your track pitch and  
rotating the wheel in a counter-clockwise direction will slow your track pitch.  
The speed you rotate the jog Wheel will determine pitch bend percentage  
(%). For example, if the jog Wheel is continuously turned in a counter-  
clockwise direction the playback speed will steadily decrease and will con-  
tinue to decrease until playback reaches a maximum of -100% and playback  
stops entirely. When you stop turning the jog Wheel the disc speed will  
automatically return to it’s previous set speed.  
Figure 27  
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RELAY (FLIP-FLOP™)  
RELAY (FLIP-FLOP™)  
This feature is a kind of “auto pilot”. When you are using the CK 800Mp3 system, you can have one player  
begin playback when the other ends. You can “Flip-Flop™” single tracks, the entire disc, or a combination of  
the two.  
To FLIP-FLOP™ single tracks:  
1) Set the mixer's crossfader to the center position, and press the relay Button (23). Also, set both  
2) Set the two players to playback in single mode, SIngle (47) should be indicated in the lcd (16).  
3) Load your two players with audio discs.  
4) After they have both cued, press the play/pauSe Button (11) on one player to begin playback.  
5) After the first player’s single track has ended the second player’s track will immediately begin playback.  
6) FLIP-FLOP™ will continue until you stop it or power is interrupted.  
To Flip-Flop entire CDs:  
Be sure your players are both in continuous play mode, make sure SIngle mode (47) does not appear in the  
lcdS (16) of both players. Follow all directions for single track FLIP-FLOP™ above. When one player’s disc  
ends the other player will immediately begin playback.  
Note: You may combine FLIP-FLOP™ single and continuously playback modes by selecting either single or  
continuous playback on your units.  
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mIxER SET-UP  
CASSETTE DECK  
This image details a typical DJ Set Up consisting of a microphone,  
Mp3 player, CD players, and a tape deck.  
Note: Turntables cannot be connected to the CK 800Mp3.  
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mIxER SET-UP  
American Audio V4001™  
Speaker Cables  
Typical Balanced Output Set-up  
This image details a typical stereo output layout. Note the use of the Balanced XLR Jacks on both  
the mixer and the amplifier. Always use the balanced output jacks whenever possible. The balanced  
output jacks should always be used for cable runs in excess of 15 feet.  
Using the balanced jacks will ensure a clean signal through out the entire audio system.  
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CROSSFADER REPLACEmENT  
The crossfader is “Hot Swapable” which means it may be replaced at any time, even when power is  
applied. Only replace with American Audio Part Feather Fader Plus. Replacing with any other model  
fader may seriously damage your mixer.  
Replacing the Crossfader:  
1. Disconnect the systems main power supply  
2. Using a Phillips screw driver, unscrew the six stainless steel retainer screws that hold the mixer  
face plate in place.  
3. Gently remove the channel fader knobs and crossfader knob. Lift the mixer face plate from its to  
access the crossfader. Carefully pull the crossfader up from its seated position.  
4. After removing the crossfader, disconnect the ribbon cable that attaches the crossfader to the  
PC board. Grasp the crossfader by its base and pull the ribbon cable by its connector not the  
actual cables. The connector is designed to only fit one way, so don’t worry about the connec-  
tors orientation.  
5. Connect the new crossfader to the ribbon cable and replace in reverse order.  
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WARRANTY  
WARRANTY INFORMATION: The CK 800MP3 carries a ONE year (365 days) limited warranty.  
This warranty covers parts and labor. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your  
purchase and warranty. All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight  
pre-paid and accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number. If the unit is under warranty, you must  
provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice. Please contact American Audio® customer support  
at (800) 322-6337 for a R.A. number. All package not displaying a R.A. number on the outside of the  
package will be returned to the shipper.  
1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY  
A. American Audio® hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, American Audio® products to be free  
of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 Year (365 days) from the date  
of purchase. This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of  
America, including possessions and territories. It is the owner’s responsibility to establish the date and  
place of purchase by acceptable evidence, at the time service is sought.  
B. For warranty service, send the product only to the American Audio® factory. All shipping charges  
must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are within the terms  
of this warranty, American Audio® will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within  
the United States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be shipped in its original package. No acces-  
sories should be shipped with the product. If any accessories are shipped with the product, American  
Audio® shall have no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to any such accessories, nor for the  
safe return thereof.  
C. This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed; if the product is modified in  
any manner which American Audio® concludes, after inspection, affects the reliability of the product;  
if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the American Audio® factory unless  
prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by American Audio®; if the product is damaged  
because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual.  
D. This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include maintenance, cleaning or peri-  
odic check-up. During the period specified above, American Audio® will replace defective parts at  
its expense, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects  
in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of American Audio® under this warranty shall be  
limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof, including parts, at the sole discretion of  
American Audio®. All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after January 1, 1990, and  
bear identifying marks to that effect.  
E. American Audio® reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements upon its prod-  
ucts without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured.  
F. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any accessory sup-  
plied with products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, all implied  
warranties made by American Audio® in connection with this product, including warranties of mer-  
chantability or fitness, are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above. And no warran-  
ties, whether expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness, shall apply to  
this product after said period has expired. The consumer’s and or Dealer’s sole remedy shall be such  
repair or replacement as is expressly provided above; and under no circumstances shall American  
Audio® be liable for any loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability  
to use, this product.  
G. This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to American Audio® Products and supersedes  
all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
GENERAL  
model: American Audio CK 800mp3 - Professional DUAL CD Player/mixer  
Type:  
Tray loading, digital compact disc audio player.  
Standard size compact discs only (5 in/12 cm and 3in/8cm)  
Applicable File Extenstions for Mp3s: mp3, MP3, mP3, and Mp3  
Within +/- 4%, +/- 8%, and +/- 16%  
+/-0.15%  
Disc type:  
Pitch Range:  
Pitch Accuracy:  
Dimensions:  
Installation:  
Weight:  
450mm (W) x 285mm (D) x 110mm (H)  
Place on flat surface or mount in flat case  
13.4 Lbs. / 6.1 Kgs  
Power supply:  
AC 115/230V, 50/60Hz  
AC 100V, 50/60Hz (Japan)  
AC 110V, 60Hz (Colombia)  
AC 120V, 60Hz (U.S.A. and Canada)  
AC 127V, 60Hz (Mexico)  
AC 220V, 50Hz (Chile and Argentina)  
AC 220V, 60Hz (Philippines and Korea)  
AC 230V, 50Hz (Europe, New Zealand, South Africa, and Singapore)  
AC 240V, 50Hz (Australia and U.K.)  
36W  
Power consumption:  
Environmental conditions:  
operational temperature:  
operational humidity:  
Storage temperature:  
5 to 35˚C (41 to 95˚F)  
25 to 85% RH (no condensation)  
-10 to 60˚C (14 to 140˚F)  
Instruction Booklet AC Power Cord  
Accessories:  
mIxER SECTION  
Input/Output Impedance & Sensitivity (Level/Impedence): (master set to 0dBV output,  
Load=100K OHm, maximum gain, EQ Flat)  
Input Impedance & Reference Level:  
LINE:  
AUx:  
mIC:  
20K oHM /-14dBV (200mV)  
10K oHM /-20dBV (100mV)  
10K oHM /-54dBV (2mV)  
Output Impedance & Sensitivity:  
REC:  
mASTER:  
2.2K oHM /-10dBV (316mV) +/-2dB  
520 oHM /0dBV (1V) +/-2dB  
mASTER xLR:  
PHONES:  
D. OUTPUT (load=75 ohm):  
600 oHM /4dBm (1.23V) +/-2dB  
33 oHM /0dBV (1V) +/-2dB  
-16dBfs /+/-2dB, 0.5 +/-0.1V p-p  
Maximum Input (1KHz, Master Output THD=10%, EQ falt, Maximum Gain)  
LINE:  
AUx:  
mIC:  
More than +3dBV (1.4V)  
More than -3dBV (0.7V)  
More than -37dBV (14mV)  
Maximum Output (THD=10%, Maximum Gain, EQ at center position)  
mASTER:  
REC:  
PHONES:  
MORE THAN +17dBV (7V)  
MORE THAN +7dBV (2.2V)  
MORE THAN +3dBV (1.4V at Load=32 OHM)  
Frequency Response (Master=0dBV output, Maximum Gain, EQ Flat)  
LINE, AUx, mIC: 20-20KHz +/-2dB  
THD+N - Total Harmonic Distortion: (MASTER = 0dBV OUTPUT, w/ 20KHz LPF):  
LINE/AUx:  
mIC:  
LESS THAn 0.05% 20 - 20KHz  
LESS THAn 0.1% @ 1KHz (A-Weighted)  
Cross Talk:  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
LINE, AUx:  
More than 65dB @1Khz between L and R  
Channel Equalizer:  
BASS:  
+12 +/-2dB at 70Hz,  
BELOW -29dB at 70Hz  
+12 +/-2dB at 1KHz,  
BELOW -26dB at 1KHz  
+12 +/-2dB at 13KHz,  
-14 +/-3dB at 13KHz  
MID:  
TREBLE:  
Fader maximum Attenuation:  
Channel Fader:  
Crossfader:  
More than 75dB at 1KHz  
More than 70dB at 1KHz  
CD PLAYER SECTION  
AUDIO CHARACTERISTICS (TEST DISC: TCD-782, LOAD=47Kohm, Input Gain at Center)  
output level  
0dBV (1V) +/-2dB (TCD-782 TRK16, Max. Input Gain)  
Less than 0.03% (TCD-782 TRK2; W/ 20KHz LPF)  
20Hz-20KHz, +/-2dB  
T.H.D. + noISE  
Frequency response  
S/n ratio  
More than 85dB (W/ 20KHz LPF, A-Weighted)  
More than 65dB @ 1KHz (W/ 20KHz LPF, A-Weighted)  
-20dB +/-2dB (TCD-782 TRK14)  
Channel separation  
De-emphasis response  
SEARCHING TImE (TEST DISC: TCD-792)  
Short access time  
Less than 4sec to next track  
Long access time  
Less than 6sec from Track 1 ->Track 20  
PLAYABILITY  
Interruption  
More than 800um (TCD-725)  
More than 600um (TCD-725)  
More than 65um (TCD-725)  
More than 140um (TCD-712)  
More than 500um (TCD-731R)  
Black dot  
Finger prints  
Eccentricity  
Vertical deviation  
PICK-UP  
System  
Object lens drive system optical pick-up  
Object lens drive system 2 dimensional parallel drive  
Tracking detection  
Optical source  
Wave length  
3 spot beam detection  
Semiconductor laser  
780nm  
NOTES: Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to  
change without any prior written notice.  
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