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1. ulea Ll III Figure 34 eAmerican Audio www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 29 JOG WHEEL FUCNTIONS VINYL MODE amp CDJ MODE The Vinyl Mode simulates real time turntable scratching Once the Vinyl Mode has been activated the JOG WHEEL 16 may be used in the same fashion a turntable platter is used Use the JOG WHEEL 16 to simulate the scratch motion on a turntable platter and to manipu late playback The CDJ Mode is used for pitch bending and frame search VINYL MODE Before you can use the JOG WHEEL 16 to simulate real time turntable scratching you must activate the Vinyl Mode To activate press the VINYL BUTTON 9 PLAYBACK MODE While in play mode and with the Vinyl Mode active the JOG WHEEL 16 is used to apply the scratch effect to the audio source Rotate the JOG WHEEL 16 clockwise amp counter clockwise simulate turntable scratching Figure 36 CDJ MODE While in cue or pause mode and with the CDJ Mode active rotating JOG WHEEL 16 can be used frame search While in p
2. 1 You may press the N BUTTON 22 on the fly while the disc is playing This will set a CUE Point without music interruption Pressing the CUE BUTTON 14 will now return you to the same point that you pressed the N BUTTON 22 IEEE ill O CJCJO Ele Figure 13 2 You may also use the JOG WHEEL 16 to set a cue point While a disc is in PAUSE or CUE mode use the JOG WHEEL 16 to scroll through a track and find your desired starting point Once you have found your desired CUE point press the PLAY BUTTON 13 to set your cue point Pressing the CUE BUTTON 14 will now return you to this exact point L Figure 14 3 You may also use the SEARCH BUTTONS 17 to set a cue point While a disc is in PAUSE or CUE mode use the SEARCH BUTTONS 17 to scan through a track to find your desired starting point Once you have found your desired position press the PLAY BUTTON 13 to set your cue point Pressing the CUE BUTTON will now return you to this exact point ay FA B C m E B y je i JOE Figure 15
3. American Audio www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 22 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 cm HOT li iL HR c EBBBE 22000 UH UD 64688 y aog JOZ ka EXITING A LOOP To exit a SEAMLESS LOOP press the OUT BUTTON 22 The IN BUTTON 22 and OUT BUTTON 22 LEDs will remain lit Music playback will resume normal play The IN BUTTON 22 and OUT BUTTON 22 LEDs will remain lit to remind you that a loop is in memory eAmerican Audioe 1 Press PLAY PAUSE BUTTON 13 to activate playback mode Figure 16 2 Press the N BUTTON 22 This will set the starting point of the SEAMLESS LOOP The N BUTTON 22 LED will light F
4. 6 FEATURE S ieasgla i 7 SET UP PUE gu 8 FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS PLAYER C o OA 9 MIXER MET a 13 FRONT amp REAR PAINE M 15 VEO DIRE NUMINE TT T 17 INTERNAEMENO N 3 19 BASIC OPERATIONS LOADING EJECTING USB DEV CE udiursudzlusint ed suu ot A A 20 TRACE SELEGTO ON A P as ise 20 SIAR HNG PLAYBACK orris ra 21 PAUSING PLAYBACK scienee EA TE A E EAS A E PRERA 21 FRAME SEARCH ccna pesca 21 SERING A CUE PON Vara 22 CREATING A SEAMLESS LOOP it 23 CHANGING TIME TOS PEAY cma abxcdx DAMM D DN 24 BANK ET POI T m 25 PITCH ADJUSTMENTS PITCH SLIDER it 26 PITCH BENDIN C Eeh 27 JOG WHEEL FUNCTION T iii iia 29 BUILTIN EFFECTS A D Ud EF NOCENDI ES OmU re meer rere 31 PLAVEIST OPERATION T S 33 RELAY FLIP SEL uL 33 DATABASE BUILDER rt ain tain ian a ct ad ei A AAA RR ie 34 UB de Y 37 MIXER SE FUR 40 CROSSFADER REPLACEMEN Li a ici ic 42 TROUBLSHOOTING arto 43 WARRANT Verirse 44 SP
5. 10 7 4 ON 48 53 gt LED 30 20 10 7 4 2 ON 54 5F gt LED 30 20 10 7 4 2 0 ON 60 6B gt LED 30 20 10 7 4 2 0 2 ON 6C 77 gt LED 30 20 10 7 4 2 0 2 4 ON 78 7F gt ALL LEDS ON 30 20 10 7 4 2 0 2 4 7 CC RELATIVE ENC TYPE Control Change messages are status OxBn where n is the channel for the specified CC controller Thus the controller MIDI ID is indicated with the channel along with the CC number The value from 0x40 to indicate the change in the controller This is an offset to 0x40 one s complement notation A message with data 0x43 indicates a positive change of 3 A messages with data 0x31 indicates a negative change of 15 SWITCH ON OFF SW CENTER TYPE These messages are used for switches Control Change messages are sent with status 0x9n SWITCH On and Off value are 0x7F and 0x00 where n is the channel LED ON OFF LED TYPE These messages are used for LED Control Change messages are sent with status 0x9n LED On and Off value are 0x7F and 0x00 where n is the channel American Audioe www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 39 MIXER SET UP Before making or chaning connections switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet Note Quality cables make a big difference in fidelity and punch Use high quality audio cables Do not use excessively long cables Be sure plugs and jacks are secur
6. This button is used to choose between master level indicators and chan nel level indicators 34 RELAY BUTTON This button activates the RELAY function 35 BOOTH LEVEL This knob is used to adjusts the monitor volume output level Turn the knob in a clockwise direction to increase the monitor volume 36 MASTER VOLUME CONTROL This rotary knob is used to control the master output level volume To avoid distorted output try to maintain an average output signal level 4 dB Be sure this volume control is always set to zero before turning the unit on American Audio www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 14 Im i GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS Cont FRONT amp REAR PANEL ill AMERICAN AUDIO Figure 4 44 37 38 39 40 41 Y Tm mm WM ll il LL WM j Ili dl C FRONT PANEL FIGURE 4 37 MICROPHONE 1 JACK This jack accepts a standard 1 4 plug The volume output level for this micro phone will be controlled by its own respective MIC KNOB 38 Note We recommend that you use a 500 6000hm microphone for the best sound quality 38 MICROPHONE 1 VOL
7. SPEAKER OUT am CLASS2 WIRING 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 American Audio www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 41 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 Please always use insulated tools Replacing the Crossfader T a 3 5 Using a Phillips screw driver unscrew the six stainless steel retainer screws that hold the mixer face plate in place Gently remove the crossfader knob Lift and remove the mixer face plate to access the cross fader Carefully pull the crossfader up from its seated position 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 w
8. the range of sensitivity is from 20 to 20 The VFD 23 will display the degree of sensitivity When you have found your desired level press the FOLDER KNOB 1 to confirm and exit uum Em E ERE sss PEMC TD 108 0mb Os A CUE Before you can use the JOG WHEEL 16 to control the play and cue commands you must first activate the A Cue Mode To activate press the A CUE BUTTON 9 ini fa Mioi et0Je Figure 32 IN PLAYBACK MODE While in play mode and with the A Cue Mode active the JOG WHEEL 16 can be used to return the unit to last cue point Simply touch the JOG WHEEL 16 and unit will immediately return to the last set cue point and playback without music interruption Figure 33 IN CUE MODE While in cue or pause mode and with the A Cue Mode active touching or tapping on the JOG WHEEL 16 can be used to start playback The unit will continue to playback until the JOG WHEEL 16 is released Once the JOG WHEEL 16 is released the unit will return to the last cue point
9. 2 The five bars inside the bucket represent the digital buffer Each bar represents 2 seconds 64 EY TEMPO LOCK This will indicate the Tempo Lock function is active 65 PITCH METER This meter will display the pitch percentage applied by the P TCH SLIDER 10 66 TIME DISPLAY These indicators detail the Minutes Seconds and Frames The meter will display either the elapsed or remaining time of a track 67 TIME BAR INDICATOR This bar gives a visual approximation of a track s or disc s remaining time This bar will begin to flash when a track is ending 68 ELAPSED REMAIN INDICATOR This indicator is in direct reference to the TIME METER 66 When the ELAPSED indicator is displayed in the VFD 23 the time defined will refer to a single track s elapsed time When REMAIN is indicated in the VFD DISPLAY 23 the TIME DISPLAY 66 in the VFD will define the current track s remaining time The time mode is changed by the tapping on the TIME BUTTON 8 69 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 70 MP3 INDICATOR This will indicate that MP3 files have been detected on the loaded USB device American Audio www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 17 GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS Cont VFD SCREEN 71 FOLDER INDICATOR This indicator details the current folder you are in 72
10. BUILT IN EFFECTS FLANGER EFFECT The Flanger effect distorts the output signal and creates an effect similar to frequencies phasing in and out of each other The FLANGER Effect has two adjustable parameters Parameter Time PT and Parameter Ratio PR The PT will adjust the Time Range and the PR will adjust the Frequency Range see Parameters in the next section Figure 41 PARAMETERS All the effects have adjustable parameters The parameters change the way the effects will react To adjust the parameter values for any of the effects press the PARAMETER BUTTON 18 you wish to adjust then use the JOG WHEEL 16 to adjust the Parameter settings The JOG WHEEL 16 must be in CDJ mode to make the adjustments When the parameter value is adjusted the VFD display will indicate the parameter adjustment All effects have two adjustable parameters X PARAMETER TIME and Y PARAMETER RATIO Use these parameters to customize the effects to your liking Figure 42 HOLD BUTTON Use the HOLD BUTTON 18 to lock your parameters If the hold button is not activated any changes to your parameters will be momentary To activate the hold
11. Control e Instant Start within 10ms sound is produced immediately when the PLAY button is pressed WAV Files 1411Kbps PCM a FADER Q START CONTROL Set up your VERSADECK 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 VERSADECK 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 player different songs may quickly be recalled by moving the mixer crossfader back and forth New cue points can be easily selected on the VERSADECK player see setting cue points page 22 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 VERSADECK 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 track and it ends player two 2 will instantly begin to play You may set RELAY
12. 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 24 must be in the Line position to monitor any source con nected to these jacks 49 CHANNEL 2 LINE PHONO INPUT JACKS CD players Turntables and Tape Decks may be connected to these jacks The CHANNEL LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCHES 47 must be set to the correct position representing what is connected to the input jacks i e if a turntable is connected to the input jacks the CHAN NEL LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCHES 47 must be set to Phono See CHANNEL LINE LEVEL SELEC TOR SWITCHES 47 on this page 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 24 must be in the Line position when CD players and any other line level instruments are connected to these jacks to monitor any source connected to these jacks 50 BOOTH OUTPUT JACKS The VERSADECK offers a secondary output usually used to monitor your mix or to route to an outboard recording device This output volume is controlled by the BOOTH LEVEL KNOB 85 51 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 gre
13. WHEEL 16 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 31 American Audio www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 28 JOG WHEEL FUCNTIONS JOG WHEEL TOUCH SENSITIVITY The platter of the jog wheel is touch sensitive allowing certain play and cue commands as well the scratch effect to be controlled by touching or tapping on the touch sensitive jog wheel ADJUSTING JOG WHEEL TOUCH SENSITVITY The degree of sensitivity can be adjusted to make it more or less sensitive Press and hold the FOLDER KNOB 1 to enter the INTERNAL MENU Turn the FOLDER KNOB 1 clockwise till SENSITIVITY is displayed Turn the TRACK KNOB 21 to find your desired sensitivity
14. and cue points are now saved to the system memory e RECALL MEMORY The player can store 4 programmed cue points or loops per track in the USB device The memory points being stored in the USB device depend on the available memory space of the USB These settings can be recalled at any time even when an audio source has been removed and loaded at a later time To recall the bank memory with the USB device loaded Press the SAVE BUTTON the button LED will glow Turn the TRACK KNOB 21 to select the track with the MEMORY BANKS that you would like to recall for the cue points or loops when in the loop mode press the RELOOP BUTTON 22 to activate loop mode 21 TRACK SEARCH KNOB Turning this knob will let you search through tracks in your selected folder Turn the knob to scroll backward and forward through tracks You can also push the knob in and turn to jump 10 tracks forward or 10 tracks backward The current track number will be shown in the VFD Every push of the knob will display the Artist Track Title Genre and Track Bit Rate 22 IN OUT amp RELOOP BUTTONS 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 IN BUTTON CUE ON THE FLY This function allows you to set a CUE POINT see CUE POINT page 22 without music interruption on t
15. in manual BPM mode tap this button to the beat of the current track Press and hold this button for at least 3 secs to switch to Auto BPM The BPM mode your are currently in is displayed in the VFD 13 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 14 CUE BUTTON Pressing the CUE button during playback immediately pauses playback and returns the track to the last set cue point see setting a CUE POINT page 22 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 music When you release the CUE button it instantly returns to the CUE POINT 15 CUE PLAY BUTTON Press this button to instantly start playback from the last CUE point 16 JOG WHEEL This wheel has four functions The jog wheel will act as a frame search control when the audio is in pause or cue mode and CDJ Mode is activated Frame search allows to find your desird place to set a cue point The wheel also works as a pitch bend during Playback with the CDJ mode active Turning the wheel clockwise will increase the pitch percentage up to 10096 and turning the wheel in the counter clockwise direction will decrease the pitch percentage down to 10096 The pitch bend will be determined
16. of this warranty American Audioe 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 Audioe concludes after inspection affects the reliability of the product if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the American Audioe factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by American Audioe 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 Audioe 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 Audioe under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product or replacement thereof including parts at the sole discretion of American Audioe All products covered by this warranty were manuf
17. the PITCH SLIDER 10 is not active The pitch percentage can be changed between 6 10 and 16 6 will allow the least amount of pitch manipulation and 16 will allow the most amount of pitch manipulation 5 PITCH PERCENTAGE SELECTOR Press this button to select pitch range percentages of 6 10 and 16 See adjusting the PITCH SLIDER S RANGE on page 26 6 TEMPO LOCK FUNCTION This button activates the TEMPO LOCK function This function allows eAmerican Audio www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 9 GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS Cont PLAYER you to use the PITCH SLIDER to speed up or slow down playback speed without altering the tonal pitch of the track When this function is not engaged the original tonal pitch of the track will be altered giving you the chipmunk effect when a track is played at a high rate of speed or the James Earl Jones effect when a track is slowed to much 7 SGL CTN This function allows you to choose between single track play or continuous track play all tracks in order This function also operates in RELAY FLIP FLOP mode when RELAY is acti vated 8 TIME BUTTON The TIME button will switch the time value described in the TIME METER between ELAPSED PLAYING TIME amp TRACK REMAINING TIME 9 JOG WHEEL MODE BUTTONS The JOG WHEEL has 3 effect functions A Cue Scratch Mode In Playback Mode While in playback mode the JOG WH
18. use the PITCH SLIDER slide it up to decrease the pitch and down to increase it Figure 27 gt Hp lex Ley ala American Audio www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 26 PITCH ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the PITCH SLIDER S RANGE 5 You may change the i PITCH SLIDER S 10 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 6 10 and 16 6 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 4 and tap on the PITCH RANGE BUTTON 5 until your desired value is reached see figure 28 m eur a F ill TT Imm Figure 28 ff a 6 CJCJO 2 PITCH BENDING Unlike the PITCH SLIDER 10 adjustment this function will momentarily increase or decrease a tracks speed during playback There are two ways to operate this function with the amp PITCH BEND BUTTONS 11 or with the JOG WHEEL 16 The maximum pitch bend percentage allowed is 16 The pitch bend func tion will work in conjunction with the PITCH SLIDER 10 pitch set
19. 13 will switch between play and pause modes When the unit is in pause mode the PAUSE INDICATOR 57 will show in the VFD DISPLAY 23 The blue PLAY PAUSE BUTTON 13 LED will also begin to flash repeatedly 5 AUTO CUE This function will automatically set a cue point to the first audio source that 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 13 is pressed anew CUE POINT will be set to reflect the new starting point 6 STOPPING PLAYBACK Figures 10 amp 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 13 during playback This will pause play back at the exact same point the PLAY PAUSE BUTTON 13 was pressed 2 Press the CUE BUTTON 14 during playback This will pause playback and return the track to the last set cue point 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 16 to scroll through the track Figure 12 Turning the wheel i
20. 6 as a visual bar icon As with the TIME METER 66 this bar is also dependent on the selected time function REMAIN OR ELAPSED This bar will begin to flash when a track is ending regardless of which time functon you are in Use the flashing bar as a visual reminder that a track is ending eAmerican Audioe www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 24 BASIC OPERATIONS CONT 10 Bank Buttons 19 These buttons are used to store your cue points and loops Only a sample or a cue point can be stored into each of these four banks When a sample is stored in of the banks you may use the sample starting point as a cue point The BANK BUTTONS 19 instantly recall and play any of your stored cue points or loops If the unit is not in playback mode pressing and holding any of the BANK BUTTONS 19 that stores a loop or cue point will immediately begin to playback from that point until that BANK BUTTON 19 is released To store a loop 1 Create a loop see creating a seamless loop on page 23 and 24 Y EJ UJ Figure 22 Figure 23 2 Press the SAVE BUTTON 20 The SAVE BUTTON 3 Select one of the four BANK BUTTONS 19 you 20 LED will glow
21. AFETY INSTRUCTIONS OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Never push objects of 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 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 DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplugthis product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power supply cord or plug is damaged Ifliquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product fthe product has been exposed to rain or water Ifthe product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls 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 l 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 REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same charact
22. AMERICAN AUDIO VERSADECK Featuring viir eo mir 5 6 m m ga gu m E ead ace ec I 0 ce I E cH 2 6 CH 4 ussa VERSADECK Z E J DIGITAL Anti Shock SCRATCH ASTER BOOTH Firen on OFF T E 3 o si 0 O J H auTosem User Guide and Reference Manual 4 11 CONTENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION 3 ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS ss cera cate sins E E O EE AE 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS E 5 BAS SUL CRT EET Tm 6 CUSTOMER SF gl M
23. B or push the FOLDER KNOB in and turn the JOG WHEEL to jump to the next artist You can skip through tracks by turning the TRACK KNOB or by pressing the TRACK KNOB and turning the JOG WHEEL as well RELAY FLIP FLOP RELAY MODE This feature is a kind of auto pilot When you are using the VERSADECK system you can have one player begin playback when the other ends You can RELAY single tracks the entire folder or a combination of the two To RELAY single tracks 1 Set the mixer s crossfader to the center position and press the RELAY BUTTON 34 2 Set the two players to playback in single mode SINGLE 72 should be indicated in the VFD 23 3 Load your two players with audio discs 4 After they have both cued press the PLAY PAUSE BUTTON 13 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 folders Be sure your players are both in continuous play mode make sure SINGLE MODE 72 does not appear in the VFDS 23 of both players Follow all directions for single track RELAY above When one player s folder ends the other player will immediately begin playback Note You may combine RELAY single and continuously playback modes by selecting either single or continu ous playback on your units American Audio www AmericanAudi
24. COUVERT VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 3 ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 AUDIOe SERVICE TECHNICIAN 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 READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 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 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 ATTACHM
25. ECIFIC rg P MN M gean eh 45 eAmerican Audioe www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED IMPORTANT SAFETY ITEMS FOR U S A amp CANADA MODEL ONLY WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS MEDIA PLAYER TO WATER OR MOISTURE 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 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 media player Electric shock or malfunction may occur CAUTION Do not open Risk of electric shock 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 N A The exclamation point triangular symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of importan
26. EEL can be used to return the unit to the last set CUE point Simply touch the JOG WHEEL surface and the unit will immediately re turn you to the last set CUE point and start playback In Pause Mode When the player is paused touching the JOG WHEEL surface will start play back and will continue to playback until the JOG WHEEL is released Once the JOG WHEEL is released the unit will return to the last CUE point Vinyl Mode When this mode is active use the JOG WHEEL to simulate turntable scratching CDJ Mode In Playback Mode When this mode is active the JOG WHEEL can work as a pitch bend dur ing playback Turning the wheel clockwise will increase the pitch percentage up to 10096 and turning the wheel in the counter clock wise direction will decrease the pitch percentage down to 100 The pitch bend will be determined on how long you turn the jog wheel continuously In Pause Mode When the player is paused you can use the JOG WHEEL to frame search 10 PITCH SLIDER This slider is used to adjust the playback pitch percentage The slider is a set adjustment and will remain set until the pitch slider is moved or the pitch function has been turned off This adjustment can be made with or without a disc in the drive The pitch adjustment 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
27. ENTS Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement 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 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 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 LA rs 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 produc
28. H1 selected to PC CH2 selected to PC the entire unite works as a MIDI controller CH1 selected to PC CH2 selected to DECK B the Deck A works as a MIDI controller the mixer works internally with Deck B CH1 selected to PC CH2 selected to LN2 PH2 the Deck A works as a MIDI controller the mixer works internally with LN2 PH2 input 25 USB PORT 1 This is the first USB port where you can insert a USB stick USB SD Card reader or compa tiable external hard drive for playback VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE SEE PAGE 8 FOR DETAILS REGARD ING USING USB DEVICES 26 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 CONTROL 36 is set to level 4 2 Set the CHANNEL FADER 29 to level 8 3 Begin playback on an audio source connected to the channel you are adjusting 4 Use the GAIN CONTROL 26 to adjust an average output volume of 4 dB 5 Repeat this step for all channels 27 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 TREBLE CONTROL This knob is used to adjust the treble levels of a channel allowing for a maximum American Audio www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instru
29. ITY A CUE LEVEL DISPLAY DEFAULTS U1 U2 U1 PITCH OFF PITCH RANGE 10 SGL CTN CTN AUTO CUE ON TIME MODE REMAIN HOLD OFF KEY LOCK OFF EFFECTS OFF PLAYLIST NORMAL REPEAT MODE ALL MIDI CHANNEL 1 2 3 MIDI SETUP TAP HOLD l O HIDE CROSSFADER UNLOCK CROSSFADER REVERSE OFF DISPLAY TIME 3sec SCROLL SPEED 400ms SENSITIVITY 0 INTENSITY 4 A CUE LEVEL 48dB BIT RATE DISPLAY ON eAmerican Audioe www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 19 BASIC OPERATIONS 1 LOADING EJECTING AN USB DEVICE When loading a USB stick USB card reader or external hard drive make sure you are correctly lined up with the USB port and connect to the USB port To disconnect a USB drive stop playback and disconnect the USB connection VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE SEE PAGE 8 FOR DETAILS REGARDING USING USB DEVICES CAUTION e NEVER remove a USB device while in PLAY mode eG Ip 2 SELECTING TRACKS Select a desired track by using the TRACK KNOB 21 Turn the knob clockwise to move forward a track or counter clockwise to move back a track If you want to select a new track during playback a track is already in play mode the new
30. SINGLE INDICATOR This indicates that the player 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 73 RELOOP INDICATOR Appears when LOOP is engaged or ready to be engaged 74 AUTO CUE This will indicate if the Auto Cue is on or off Press and hold the SGL CTN 7 for 1 sec to turn the Auto Cue function on and off American Audioe www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 18 INTERNAL MENU Press the FOLDER KNOB 1 for at least 3 secs to enter the Internal Menu Turn the FOLDER KNOB 1 to scroll through the different submenus Turn either the TRACK KNOB 21 or JOG WHEEL 16 to change the submenu settings To save and exit the internal menu turn the FOLDER KNOB 1 until G Exit 8 Save is displayed press the TRACK KNOB 21 to save your settings If your settings were saved correctly Saving will appear briefly in the VFD 23 NOTE You can exit the Internal Menu anytime you want by pressing the FOLDER KNOB 1 however your modified settings will not be save 1 PLAYLIST Normal Title Artist Album Genre The DATABASE BUILDER can generate Playlist for USB device You can adjust various criteria in order to filter tracks in this setting You can turn the TRACK KNOB 21 or JOG WHEEL 16 to scroll through the different settings Normal Title Artis
31. Time and the PR will adjust the Stop Time see Parameters on page 32 ulud T ES ba CJ EL Figure 38 aT FILTER EFFECT The Filter effect tweaks the original sound to add dif ferent tonal definition The Filter Effect has two adjustable parameters Parameter Time PT and Parameter Ratio PR The PT will adjust the time it takes for the filter to sweep the frequency band and the PR will adjust the Frequency Range 0 is the low end 155 mid range amp 255 high end frequencies see Parameters on page 32 2080 m BEBE ie DOC UG Da 484850 iF NS E I S El OG l Figure 39 ECHO EFFECT The Echo effect adds an echo to your out put signal The Echo effect has two adjustable parameters Parameter Time PT and Parameter Ratio PR The PT will ad just the time range and the PR will adjust the dry to wet ratio 000 Dry 255 Wet see Parameters on page 32 American Audio www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 31
32. Type Dual USB MP3 Player Digital Mixer Disc type Applicable File Extenstions for Mp3s mp3 MP3 mP3 and Mp3 Pitch Range Within 696 10 and 1696 Pitch Accuracy 0 15 Dimensions 420mm W x 300mm D x 91mm H Installation Place on flat surface or mount in flat case Weight 9 74 Lbs 4 42 Kgs Power supply AC 100 240V 50 60Hz Universal Power consumption 21W Environmental conditions Operational temperature 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Operational humidity 25 to 85 RH no condensation Storage temperature 10 to 60 C 14 to 140 F MIXER SECTION Input Output Impedance amp Sensitivity Level Impedence Master set to OdBV output Load 100K OHM maximum gain EQ Flat Input Impedance amp Reference Input Level LINE 47K OHM 14dBV 200mV 0 1dB PHONO 47K OHM 50dBV 3 16mV 0 1dB MIC 10K OHM 50dBV 3 16mV 0 1dB Output Impedance amp Sensitivity MASTER 1K OHM OdBV 1V 2dB MASTER XLR Load 6000HM 600 OHM 4dBm 1 23V 3dB BOOTH 1K OHM OdBV 1V 2dB PHONES Load 320HM 33 OHM OdBV 1V 2dB Maximum Input 1KHz THD 1 EQ flat Maximum Gain Load 100K OHM LINE More than 0dBV PHONO More than 36dBV MIC More than 36dBV Maximum Output 1KHZ THD 1 EQ flat Maximum Gain Load 100K OHM MASTER More than 15dBV 5 62V Load 100K OHM PHONES More than 4dBV 1 6V Load 32 OHM Frequency Response EQ Flat Maximum Gain Load 100K OHM LINE 20 20KH
33. UME This knob is used to regulate the microphone 1 output volume Turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the volume level 39 MICROPHONE 2 VOLUME This knob is used to regulate the microphone 2 output volume Turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the volume level 40 MIC TONE CONTROL This knob controls the frequency response of the microphone 41 TALKOVER CONTROL This function decreases all signal output except for the microphone signal 42 CUE MIX This slider is used to send a channels incoming signal to the headphones Slide the slider to the left to monitor Channel 1 and to the right to monitor Channel 2 The cue level is adjusted by the CUE LEVEL VOLUME KNOB 43 Be sure the cue level is set to minimum before putting a pair of headphones on 43 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 44 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 headphones are rated at 16 ohm these are highly recommended Always be sure the CUE LEVEL VOLUME 43 is set to minimum before you put the headphones on D REAR PANEL FIGURE 5 45 MICROPHONE 2 JACK This combo jack will accept a standard 1 4 plug or XLR 3 pin balanced male plug The volume output level for this microphon
34. actured after January 1 1990 and bear identifying marks to that effect E American Audioe 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 Audioe 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 Audioe 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 Audioe Products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published eAmerican Audioe www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 44 SPECIFICATIONS MEHERAE Model American Audio VERSADECK Professional DUAL USB Player ixer
35. amless loop to edit If you haven t created a SEAMLESS LOOP follow the instructions in step 9 to create a loop If a SEAMLESS LOOP has already been created press the RELOOP BUTTON 22 to activate your SEAMLESS LOOP Figure 20 if it is not already activated To edit your seamless loop s ending point 1 Press the OUT BUTTON 22 to return to normal play Figure 19 This will disengage the SEAMLESS LOOP mode and allows you to edit the loops ending point Press the OUT BUTTON 22 again when you reach your new ending point Figure 19 FOR A SHORTER LOOP Press the OUT BUTTON 22 at sooner point in the track FOR LONGER LOOP Press the OUT BUTTON 22 at later point in the track 10 CHANGING THE TIME DISPLAY 66 TIME BAR 67 During normal playback pressing the TIME BUTTON 18 will change the time display information 66 in the VFD 23 The following is a break down of the time settings and their definitions 1 REMAIN 68 This details the time in the VFD 23 as the current tracks remaining running time 2 ELAPSED 68 This details the time in the VFD 23 as the current tracks elapsed running time F JIT ill PEPE TTE li FF CJ CJ QO aB inda Figure 21 TIME BAR INDICATOR Details the time defined in the TIME METER 6
36. and hold the button for 3 seconds FILTER BUTTON This button is used to activate and deactivate the Filter effect The Filter ef fect tweaks the original sound to add different tonal definition The effect is almost the same as American Audio www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 11 GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS Cont PLAYER the PHASE effect SKID BUTTON This button is used to activate and deactivate the Skid effect The Skid effect simulates the sudden platter stop of a turntable like pressing the stop button on a turntable PARAMETER RATIO BUTTON When this button is activated you can turn the JOG WHEEL 16 to adjust the parameter ratio value 19 MEMORY BANK BUTTONS 1 4 These buttons are used to store either four 4 cue points or four 4 loops Each BANK BUTTON can store either a loop or a cue point When a loop is stored in a BANK BUTTON the button LED will glow green When a Cue Point is stored the button LED will glow red 20 SAVE BUTTON This button can be used in a couple of ways e Press this button to activate the Save mode the SAVE BUTTON LED will glow when activated After the Save mode is activated press your desired BANK BUTTON 19 to store your cue point or playing loop e This button is also used to store your loops and cue points that are saved in the BANK BUTTON 19 to the system memory for next time Press the SAVE BUTTON for 2 secs and the button LED will flash Your loops
37. ard which provides for similar coding at sampling rates of 8 11 025 and 12 kHz FAT 12 16 32 mp3 MP3 mP3 Mp3 999 Max 999 files 32 40 48 56 80 96 1 1 2 128 160 192 224 256 320 kbps Xing VBRI VBR 32 40 48 56 64 80 96 1 12 144 160 Kbps Xing VBRI VBR 32 40 48 56 64 80 96 1 12 1 44 160 Kbps Xing VBRI VBR Follow Us On E facebook com americandj twitter com americandj youtube com adjlighting American Audio World Headquarters 6122 S Eastern Ave Los Angeles CA 90040 USA Tel 323 582 3322 Fax 323 582 3311 Web www AmericanAudio us E mail info americanaudio us American DJ Europe Junostraat 2 6468 EW Kerkrade Netherlands service adjgroup eu www americandj eu Tel 31 45 546 85 00 Fax 31 45 546 85 99
38. ater than 15 feet use the XLR BALANCED JACKS 52 52 BALANCED XLR MASTER OUTPUT JACS The Master Output includes a pair of XLR Balanced jacks as well as a pair of RCA UNBALANCED JACKS 51 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 53 USB MIDI JACK Use this jack to connect to a computer or a host USB player After hooking up your computer with the USB 1 1 Connections your computer will detect them respectively as an external sound card USB Code You may either play music on your computer or send it via the USB 1 1 Connections as a signal source to the device alternatively you may record the Master output signal on your computer using the USB 1 1 Connection NOTE The sent Master Output Signal is not influenced by the position of the volume controls To use the USB 1 1 Connection please also refer to the operation manual of your computer and the programmers used 54 USB PORT 2 This is the second USB port where you can insert a USB stick USB SD Card reader or compatiable external hard drive for playback VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE SEE PAGE 8 FOR DETAILS REGARDING USING USB DEVICES 55 POWER BUTTON This button is used to turn your unit s power on and off 56 POWER CONNECTOR This connection is used
39. ation More than 63dB 1KHz TCD782 TRK2 9 11 Set Gain to OdBV Out EQ Flat W 20KHz LPF A Weighted USB SLAVE PLAYER SECTION SIGNAL FORMAT MP3 128KBPS Output Level OdBV 2dB TCD782 TRK16 Gain Maximum EQ Flat Frequency Response 17 16KHz 2dB TCD781 TRK1 4 16 Set Gain to OdBV Out EQ Flat T H D NOISE Less than 0 08 TCD782 TRK16 Gain Maximum EQ Flat W 20KHz LPF A Weighted S N Ratio More than 70dB TCD782 TRK2 8 Set Gain to OdBV Out EQ Flat W 20KHz LPF A Weighted LR Separation More than 63dB 1KHz TCD782 TRK2 9 11 Set Gain to OdBV Out EQ Flat W 20KHz LPF A Weighted Recording amp Playback Line 1KHz 14dBV Input Gain Maximum Output 6dBV 2V 2dB T H D Noise Less Than 0 08 Gain Maximum W 20KHz LPF A Weighted NOTES Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior written notice American Audio www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 46 SPECIFICATIONS MP3 FORMAT USB Format MP3 Format File System Applicable file extensions Max number of Folders Max number of files MPEG 1 Layer 3 standard ISO IEC 11172 3 which provides for single channel mono and two channel stereo coding at sampling rates of 32 44 1 and 48kHz MPEG 2 Layer 3 standard ISO IEC 13818 3 which provides for similar coding at sampling rates of 16 22 05 and 24 kHz MPEG 2 5 Layer 3 stand
40. ay so don t worry about the connec tors orientation Unscrew the ground cable from the crossfader plate Now unscrew the crossfader from the crossfader plate and replace with the new crossfader Connect the ground cable to the cross fader plate Connect the new crossfader to the ribbon cable and replace in reverse order NOTE All other areas of the VERSADECK are not to be opened or replaced by user dealer or un authorized service centers These actions will result in a voided warranty American Audio www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 42 TROUBLSHOOTING SB device not reading When using Hard Drives it is recommended that you use a hard drive with an external power supply or one that does not exceed 5 volt power consumption If your hard drive resets itself when plugged into the USB ports on the Versa Deck you may need an external power supply Contact your device manufacturer for accessory information If the drive doesn t read the device make sure that your device is formatted to a compatible FAT format WARNING DO NOT FORMAT YOUR DEVICE WITH OUT BACKING UP YOUR FILES usic files not found in Make sure that the file is an MP3 file SB device or Data If it does not show up on the database modes album artist ase etc use the database builder to update you library ile Error when building Remove the file that cause the database builder to stop and try dB file again if problem contin
41. ayback speed or PITCH The maximum pitch percentage manipulation in this function is 16 The PITCH SLIDER 10 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 8 10 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 4 is turned on xL Figure 25 Activating the PITCH SLIDER 10 To activate the PITCH SLIDER you must activate the pitch adjustment Press the P TCH ON OFF BUTTON 4 to activate the pitch adjustment The ON OFF BUTTON 4 LED will glow when the function is activated If the pitch function is not activated the P TCH SLIDER will not function Figure 26 Using the PITCH SLIDER 10 Be sure the pitch function has been acti vated as described above To
42. ction Manual Page 13 GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS Cont MIXER treble gain of 10dB or maximum decrease of 35dB 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 channel signal MIDRANGE CONTROL This knob is used to adjust the midrange levels of a channel allowing for a maximum midrange gain of 10dB or maximum decrease of 35dB Turning the knob ina 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 applied to a channel signal BASS CONTROL This knob is used to adjust the low frequency levels of a channel allowing for a maximum bass gain of 10dB or maximum signal decrease of 35dB Turning the knob in a counter clockwise direction will decrease the amount of bass applied to a channel signal turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of bass applied to a channel signal 28 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 29 CHANNEL FADER These faders are used to control the output signal of any source assigned to its par ticular channel 30 CROSSFADER CURVE ADJUSTMENT The 3 position switc
43. e will be controlled by the MIC 2 VOLUME CONTROL KNOB 39 Note We recommend that you use a 500 6000hm microphone for the best sound quality eAmerican Audio www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 15 GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS Cont FRONT amp REAR PANEL 46 GND GROUND TERMINAL Be sure to connect turntable ground leads to either or both of the two available ground terminals This will reduce the humming and popping noises associated with magnetic phono cartridges 47 CHANNEL LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCHES These switches are used to change the voltage line levels of there respected Phono Line RCA inputs jacks When connecting turntables with magnetic car tridges to these jacks be sure the corresponding switch is in the PHONO position and when using line level input devices such as CD players and tape decks be sure this switch is in the LINE position Always be sure main power is shut off before changing the position of the Line Level Selector Switch 48 CHANNEL 1 LINE PHONO INPUT JACKS CD players Tape Decks and other line level instruments may be connected to these jacks The CHANNEL LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCHES 47 must be set to the correct position representing what is connected to the input jacks i e if a turntable is connected to the input jacks the CHANNEL LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCHES 47 must be set to Phono See CHANNEL LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCHES 47 on this page The red colored
44. ely fastened Loose connections cause hum noise or intermittence that could damage your speakers Connecting to a computer Support computer operating systems include Windows Vista Windows XP and MAC OS X or later Turntable Main unbalanced Speaker es ax a power amplifier R i Milo o e eii Microphone tite e e oM Main balanced U OONN USB Storage Device Computer power amplifier CD MP3 Player This image details a DJ Set Up consisting of a microphone CD player turntable computer amps USB storage device and speakers When connecting and using a turntable be sure the CHANNEL LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCH 47 that corresponds with turntable connection is in the PHONO position eAmerican Audio www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 40 MIXER SET UP MIN AT MIT TM I I ih WIL mm fil D IR mis tli A SN HUM a m TAM TAL AMERICAN AUDIO s P BALANCED UNBALANCED www americanaudio us www arnericanaudio eu O O O O 0 T output O O UNDUTPUT INPUT f POWER 00000 CE Dl a lnl O O O O O m g M J Qe A gt la an I Oi 8X gs l a iO
45. eristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may resultin fire electric shock or other hazards SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product 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 AR ANTENNA I LEAD IN WIRE CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EOUIPMENT Fig A GROUND ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE eAmerican Audio www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 2 Heed Warnings All warnings on the system and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 3 Water and Moisture The system should not be used near water for example near a bath tub kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swi
46. function press the HOLD BUTTON 18 as in figure 43 When the hold function becomes activated the hold button LED will glow The HOLD BUTTON 18 is also used to lock up the entire player so that there are no accidental mistakes The mixer functions will not be locked so that adjustments can be made to the audio levels Press the HOLD BUTTON 18 for at least 3 secs to lock the player LOCK will appear quickly in the VFD and the HOLD BUTTON 18 LED will flash To unlock the player press the HOLD BUTTON 18 for at least 3 secs or until UNLOCK is displayed in the VFD Figure 43 eAmerican Audioe www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 32 PLAYLIST OPERATION Playlist Operation 1 Press and hold the FOLDER KNOB 1 for 3 sec to enter the internal menu Turn the knob until PLAYLIST is displayed 2 Turn TRACK KNOB 21 to scroll through Normal Title Artist Album Genre Press the FOLDER KNOB 1 to save your desired selection and exit The database should adjust to your setting Example Artist is selected all artists will be in alphabetical order Pushing and turning the FOLDER KNOB will take you to the next letter so if you are going through the C artists holding and turning the FOLDER KNOB will skip you up to the D artists You can turn the FOLDER KNO
47. h changes the behaviour of the crossfader action by changing the crossover curve slope The 3 settings from left to right are Quick Fade Short Fade and Normal Fade Quick Fade is usually used for scratching 31 FADERSTART ON OFF SWITCH With this function you can use the crossfader to start and stop playback The ON OFF FADERSTART switch activates the fader start feature When the fader start feature is activated sliding the CROSSFADER 32 from left to right will play or cue the player Example Be sure the FADERSTART feature is activated on both channels Slide the crossfader to the channel one position full left and begin playback on player one Slide the crossfader to the channel position far right This will immediately trigger the play function on player two and return player one to cue mode To return to normal fader operation turn the FADERSTART ON OFF SWITCH to the OFF position 32 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 channel one will be controlled by the master volume level The same fundamentals will apply for channel two Sliding the fader from one posi tion to 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 33 MASTER INDICATOR BUTTON
48. hannel 1 the Mixer Mic VR and Headphone controls are set to MIDI Channel 2 and Player 2 is set to MIDI Channel 3 mE FOLDER SW ENC 05 17 M4 TRACK pp SW ENC 01 16 FUNCTIO N CODE CENTER NOTE ACTION 7FH_ON 00H OFF 7FH ON 00H OFF 7FH ON 00H OFF 7FH_ON 00H OFF SW LED 03 03 bf Ae E 1 43 SW LED 04 04 7FH ON 00H OFF SOURCE F 1 SELEcTU1 SWILED 06 06 SAVE SW LED 07 07 p Git 1 47 SW LED 1 RED 08 08 SWI LED RED LED ON 32 BLINK SWI LED RED SW LED RED A 1 49 A 1 49 OA OA OA OA Adt 1 49 49 B 1 4A B 1 4A 0B 0B 0B 0B 1A B 1 4A 00H OFF B 1 00H OFF C 0 4c C 0 4C 7FH ON g A sim RS NUES bi dl A E 00H_OFF 4D 4D 7FH ON ECHO SW LED OF OF EO FLANGER SW LED 10 10 ES HOLD SW LED 11 11 G 0 9 RATIO Y SW LED 14 14 d 14 14 Ma REC NN NN EUREN NU ECCE ETA pe E p G 0 53 00H_OFF 7FH_ON 00H OFF 7FH ON 00H OFF 7FH ON 00H OFF 7FH ON 00H OFF eAmerican Audio www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 37 SW LED 15 15 AGUS SW LED 18 18 scratch VINYL SW LED 19 19 SW LED 1A 1A SW LED 1D 1D SW ENC 2718 TI c gc m T Ee ir gg o z 7FH ON 00H OFF 7FH ON 00H OFF 7FH ON 00H OFF 7FH ON 00H OFF 7FH ON 00H OFF 7FH ON 00H OFF 7FH ON 00H OFF 00H OFF CUE SW LED 7FH_ON OOH_OFF y CUE gt sw 4F 1F SWI LED 20 20 VR CENT PITCH Pitch Si
49. he fly This button also sets the starting point of a seam less loop see SEAMLESS LOOP RELOOP BUTTON If a SEAMLESS LOOP has been made see setting a SEAMLESS LOOP on page 23 but the 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 22 LOOP will appear in the VFD DISPLAY 23 when the RELOOP function is avail able 23 VFD DISPLAY This high quality VFD display 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 17 eAmerican Audioe www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 12 GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS Cont MIXER DECK i VU 24 Sues A C H 1 use 3 VERSADEC bliti MINI HI LIU utili HET 8 E a i EI ESE 41 4 1 J I 80 A A x Co ADEA START DEBO al FADERSTART 2 B TOP UNIT MIXER CONTROLS FIGURE 3 24 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 e C
50. igure 17 0500 oa 3 Press the OUT BUTTON 22 to set the ending point for your LOOP Figure 18 The IN BUTTON 22 and OUT BUTTON 22 LEDs will immediately begin to flash rapidly indicating the SEAMLESS LOOP mode has been activated VFD LOOP INDICATORS During a loop the RELOOP INDICATOR 73 will turn on in the VFD DISPLAY 23 indicating a loop is active Figure 18 Figure 19 www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 23 BASIC OPERATIONS CONT REPLAY LOOP The RELOOP 22 function allows you to return to your stored loop at any time The IN BUTTON 22 and OUT BUTTON 22 LEDs will indicate a loop is stored in memory and may be played at any time To replay the loop press the RELOOP BUTTON 22 The IN BUTTON 22 and OUT BUT TON 22 LEDs will again begin to flash indicating SEAMLESS LOOP mode has been activated and your loop will immediately begin to play JOVE lul m Figure 20 Imm 6J CJ Oa EDITING A LOOP Please Note Only the end point of the loop may be edited You may make your loop shorter or longer Before you can edit your seamless loop you obviously must first have created a se
51. indicating memory is ready to be wish to store your loop in and press that button stored 4 The SAVE BUTTON 20 LED will turn off when your cue point or loop is locked into memory 24 5 At this point your loop has been stored into memory The loop you created will remain playing until the OUT BUTTON 22 is pressed Figure 24 6 Your cue point or loop can now be recalled at any time even when the unit is in PAUSE MODE To recall press the corresponding BANK BUTTON 19 f 1G 06000 Figure 24 American Audio www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 25 PITCH ADJUSTMENTS PITCH ADJUSTMENTS You can activate the P TCH SLIDER 10 by pressing the PITCH ON OFF BUTTON 4 When the button LED is lit the PITCH SLIDER 10 is active and the pitch can be adjusted When the button LED is not lit PITCH SLIDER 10 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 CD player The playback speed may be increased or decreased by a factor of 16 The next section details the different pitch manipulation schemes 1 PITCH SLIDER 10 This function will increase or decrease the tracks pl
52. lay mode and with the CDJ Mode active the JOG WHEEL 16 can be used to pitch bend Rotaing clockwise will speed it up to 100 while rotating counter clockwise will slow it down Remember this is a momentary function When you stop rotating the wheel the BPM s will automatically return to P TCH SLIDERS 10 selected pitch Figure 37 eAmerican Audioe www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 30 BUILT IN EFFECTS The VERSADECK comes with four built in effects These effects can be used one at a time or you may choose to overlap the effects and use up to four at a time The Built in effects include Echo Filter Skid and Flanger You can choose to use the effects with their default parameters or you may choose to customize each effect by changing the parameters The parameter values for all the effects will range Some effects will have more adjustable parameters than others The parameters have two adjustable values PR Parameter Ratio and PT Parameter Time All parameters will be reset to there default values when power is shut off EGBBE BEI OS gA 484988 3 SKID EFFECT The Skid effect simulates the stop and start time of a turntable platter The Skid Effect has two adjustable parameters Parameter Time PT and Parameter Ratio PR The PT will adjust the Start
53. lder Eid BEND 28 EN qu E VR SW C 12 24 29 24 HIGH E ROUES 13 25 2A 25 Eo MEME VREWIG 14 26 2B 26 LOW ee Channel ma em METER LED MASTER METER SW LED VR SW Cross Fader ee MASTER BOOTH MIC1 LEVEL MIC2 LEVEL VR 51 63 68 22 24 29 24 52 64 69 23 25 2A 25 53 65 6A 24 26 2B 26 Q oo 6F 47 48 49 NJ xl NI on al of o i mye ye me Aye Ae A tT od 2 q 1 1 n I 7FH ON 00H OFF 7FH ON 00H OFF 7TFH ON 00H OFF 7FH ON 00H OFF 7FH ON 00H OFF VR 00 7F VR 00 7F VR 00 7F 7FH ON 00H OFF 7FH ON 00H OFF 7FH ON 00H OFF 00H 7FH VR 00 7F eAmerican Audio www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 38 CUE PAN VR 34 73 VR 00 7F SLIDER eva 8 g gi FL 5 LEVEL ON L 00H OFF OFF L 00H OFF ON R 00H OFF OFF R 00H OFF CFCURVE oy 7FH_ON d 00H OFF C F CURVE cy 7FH_ON CENTER 00H OFF C F CURVE su 7FH_ON R 00H OFF CC ABSOLUTE VR LEVEL METER LED TYPE Control Change messages are sent with status OxBn where n is the channel for the specified CC controller Thus the controller MIDI ID is indicated with the channel along with the CC number The value from 0x00 to 0x7F directly related to the location of the controller LEVEL METER LEDS 00 0B gt ALL LEDS OFF 0C 17 gt LED 30 ON 18 23 gt LED 30 20 ON 24 2F gt LED 30 20 10 ON 30 3B gt LED 30 20 10 7 ON 3C 47 gt LED 30 20
54. mming 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 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 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 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 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 American Audioe www AmericanAudio us 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 M
55. n 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 16 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 14 as in Figure 11 will now return you to the point you just set Figure DOD LADDA ALUDTAM DUULLLLULLULLULU Figure 11 12 American Audio www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 21 ll A JL E BASIC OPERATIONS CONT 8 SETTING A CUE POINT A cue point is the exact point playback will begin when the PLAY PAUSE button 13 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 14 amp 15
56. o us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 33 DATABASE BUILDER Minimum Hardware Requirements CPU Intel Pentium 4 1GHz processor or above Intel Centrino Mobile Technology 1 6GHz RAM 512MB RAM DISC SPACE 100MB of free disc space needed OS Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Vista SP2 or Mac OS X 10 4 The device includes a database management software that enables you to search for your files by Title Artist Album and Genre Installation Refer to the following figures for installing database management software on your computer C Setup American Audio DB Builder C Setup American Audio DB Builder Select Destination Location Welcome to the American Audio Where should American Audio DB Builder be installed DB Builder Setup Wizard This will install American Audio DB Builder 2 7 computer NUT TECUM fina Setup will install American Audio DB Builder into the following folder It is recommended that you close all other applications before To continue click Next If you would like to select a different folder click Browse continuing Click Next to continue or Cancel to exit Setup Atleast 19 8 MB of free disk space is required lt Back Next gt Cancel Step 1 Click Next gt Step 2 Click Next gt C Setup American Audio DB Builder Setup American Audio DB Builder Ready to Install N Installing Setup is now ready to begin installing American Audio DB Builder on yo
57. odel No Serial No Purchase Notes Date of Purchase Dealer Name Dealer Address Dealer Phone VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 5 UNPACKING Every VERSADECK 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 Audioe VERSADECK This VERSADECK 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 media player This booklet contains important information con cerning the proper and safe operation of your new media player Customer Support American Audioe 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 on the web at
58. on how long you turn the jog wheel continuously The jog wheel is used to apply the scratch effect when Vinyl Mode is active The jog wheel is used in conjunction with the T ME 18 and RATIO 18 BUTTONS to adjust and set effect and sample parameters see page 32 17 SEARCH BUTTONS This search button allows you to quickly scan backwards through a track p gt This search button allows you to quickly scan forwards through a track 18 EFFECTS AND HOLD BUTTON PARAMETER TIME BUTTON When this button is activated you can turn the JOG WHEEL 16 to adjust the parameter time value ECHO EFFECT This button is used to activate and deactivate the Echo effect The Echo effect adds an echo to your output signal See BUILT IN EFFECTS on page 31 FLANGER EFFECT This button is used to activate and deactivate the Flanger effect The Flanger effect distorts the output signal and creates an effect similar to the frequency phasing in and out of each other HOLD BUTTON This button has two functions Parameter Lock This button allows you to lock any new parameter settings you set to the ef fects The button LED will glow when the hold function is activated When the hold selection is not active any changes to the effect parameters will be momentay System Lock If you press and hold the button for 3 seconds you will activate the System Lock The button LED will flash when the HOLD function is active To unlock the HOLD func tion press
59. rly visible within the angles shown in Figure 1 Mount the unit so that the visual angle is within this range f iE a 7 EN Figure 1 eAmerican Audio www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 8 GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS PLAYER Figure 2 15 gt y AS A TOP UNIT PLAYER CONTROLS FIGURE 2 1 FOLDER SEARCH KNOB Turning this knob will let you search for your desired folder Turn the knob to scroll backward and forward through folders The folder number your are currently in will be shown in the VFD 2 SOURCE SELECT BUTTON This button lets you toggle between USB Port 1 amp USB Port 2 This selector lets you choose which source will play on either side The corresponding LED s located above the button will verify which source is active The source selection can only be done in PAUSE mode 3 CLEAR BUTTON Use this button to clear the BANK BUTTONS 19 Press this button and then press the BANK BUTTON 19 you would like to clear 4 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 10 is active When the button LED is not lit
60. 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 eAmerican Audio www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 6 MAIN FEATURES e Plays Mp3 WAV filles from either USB Stick or SD SDHC Card via USB Card Reader e ID3 Track Recognition e Auto cue e 1 75th second frame search e Real time cue Cue on the Fly e 8 different speed scan 4 Forward 4 Reverse e Pitch display RCA Stereo outputs e Large bright VFD display can be viewed from wide angles e Folder Search for Mp3 s e Seamless Loop uninterrupted loop playback e Sampler Forward amp Reverse Sampling e 10 Second Digital Anti Shock e Flip Flop Relay Playback b Jog Wheel Pitch Bend 100 e Jog Wheel Sensitivity Adjustment e Selectable Single or Continuous Play 4 Programmable Cue Bank Buttons e Adjustable Pitch Percentages 6 10 or 16 e Real Time Scratch Play e Skid Effect e Filter Effect e Echo Effect e Flanger Effect e System Lock e Music Master tempo e Fader Q Start Control a e Cue Mixing e 3 Band EQ per channel e Front amp Rear Access Mic Jack e Master amp Booth Outputs e 2 Phono amp 2 Line Level Inputs e Balanced XLR Outputs e Headphone Jack w Volume
61. t Album Genre See page 33 Playlist Operation 2 REPEAT MODE 3 different modes Play All Repeat Folder Repeat Track Repeat 3 MIDI CH Setup MIDI Channel from 1 to 16 Deck A Mixer Deck B 4 MIDI SETUP e TAP HOLD TOGGLE e I O Hide DIS Hide Display MIDI I O value 5 CROSSFADER e LOCK To lock the crossfader in the middle of the two channels e UNLOCK The crossfader is back to normal status 6 CROSSFADER REVERSE e ON Reverse the crossfader e OFF Normal Mode 7 DISPLAY TIME 0 5 12 0 secs Line name start stop time adjustment 8 SCROLL SPEED 50 2000 msecs Adjust the scroll speed of the character display 9 SENSITIVITY Touch Wheel Sensitivity adjustment Adjustment range is 20 20 A INTENSITY VFD Brightness Brightness Range is 1 4 B A CUE LEVEL Change the AUTO CUE level Level range is 36 78dB C LINE SETUP Select VFD line name and display D BIT RATE Display ON OFF E VERSION CXX Control Version DSPXX DSP Version F LOAD DEFAULTS Press the TRACK KNOB 21 to change all settings back to default G EXIT amp SAVE Exit amp Save your custom settings until you power down Press the TRACK KNOB 27 to exit amp save NOTE SAVE U1 U2 PITCH ON OFF PITCH RANGE SGL CTN AUTO CUE TIME MODE HOLD KEY LOCK EFFECTS ON OFF PLAYLIST REPEAT MODE MIDI CHANNEL MIDI SETUP CROSSFADER CROSSFADER REVERSE DISPLAY TIME SCROLL SPEED SENSITIVITY INTENS
62. t operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the user manual accompanying the media player American Audioe www AmericanAudio us PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE CAREFULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE CAUTION USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE THE MEDIA PLAYER SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL NOTE This unit may cause interference to radio and television reception 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 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 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 DE
63. t 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 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 GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION fthis productis equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other it will fit into the outlet only one way This is asafety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug l this product is equipped with a three wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug 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 convenience receptacles and the point where the
64. ting For example if the PITCH SLIDER 10 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 11 will provide a slow down in the playback pitch Holding down or tapping on the PITCH BEND BUTTON 11 will provide a speed bump in the playback pitch im lI Figure 29 a 9 fal t JN Ed SS 5 i Figure 30 PITCH BEND BUTTONS 11 The PITCH BEND BUTTON 11 will increase track playback speed and the PITCH BEND BUTTON 11 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 11 is held down continuously as in figure 30 the audio speed will increases and will continue to increase until it reaches a maximum of 1696 speed gain When you release the 4 PITCH BEND BUTTON 1 1 the audio speed will automati ally return to it s previous set speed eAmerican Audioe www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 27 PITCH ADJUSTMENTS 3 JOG
65. 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 American Audio www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 16 GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS Cont VFD SCREEN 57 58 59 1 61 i Figure 6 gt II CUE YY i il i il HH HH HH nonna summi nmas Lu ETE B 74 FOLDER H ES OOOO zm i 73 gt soos CITI g UTO BPM 4 2 sia LE I LILI l a 71 ALL TRACK Or OR Im TN CHACO OA EN mis Ial GOOTI curso UN C1 s 171 Ce TLIC 65 69 68 67 66 E VFD DISPLAY PANEL FIGURE 6 57 PLAY PAUSE INDICATOR Either the play or pause indicator will glow depending which mode you are in 58 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 59 TOUCH INDICATOR This appears when anything touches the jog wheel 60 CHARACTER DISPLAY This will display the name of the track and album when a Mp3 disc is loaded 61 AUTO BPM This will indicate that the unit is in AUTO BPM mode 62 BPM METER This meter will display the BPM s of the current track 63 MEMORY BUCKET This meter serves two functions 1 The bucket outline indates your cue memory status a full outline lets you Know the cue memory is full Note The search functions will not work unless all the bars are full
66. to play track to track or folder to folder For more information on this feature see RELAY FLIP FLOP on page 33 American Audio www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 7 SET UP USB INFORMATION e The VERSADECK will only read MP3 files or WAV files e f you are using a SD Card via USB SD Card reader you must remove the USB SD Card reader first to change SD Card s Please do not remove the SD Card from the USB SD Card reader while the USB card reader is still connected to the unit NOTE For higher quality MP3 files more than 128 kbps American Audio recommends High Speed SD Cards Using high speed cards will ensure the best performance with your American Audio Player e Only supports FAT FAT32 formatted devices NOTE If the VERSADECK cannot read your USB device please make sure that it FAT format ted Checking the Contents Be sure your VERSADECK was shipped with the following 1 VERSADECK Professional media player mixer 2 Software CD 3 Warranty card 4 Power Cord CAUTION e To avoid severe damage to the unit be sure the power is off when making connections to the unit System Power Up Sequence 1 Turn ON the VERSADECK 2 Next turn ON your speakers System Power Up Sequence with connected mixer amp active speakers or external device 1 Turn ON the amp mixer speakers or any external device first 2 Next turn ON the VERSADECK CAUTION e The VFD is designed to be clea
67. track you selected will immediately begin playback as soon as the search operation is completed You can also push the knob in and turn to jump 10 tracks forward or 10 tracks backward mum Em Figure 9 Turning the track button counter clockwise will jump back to the previ ous track Figure 8 Turning the track button clockwise will skip forward to the next track d eAmerican Audioe www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 20 BASIC OPERATIONS CONT 3 STARTING PLAYBACK Figure 10 Load an audio source as described on page 20 LOADING EJECTING USB DEVICE Pressing the PLAY PAUSE BUTTON 13 with an audio device loaded will immediately start playback The PLAY 57 indicator will glow as soon as play back 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 14 is pressed 4 PAUSING Figure 10 This function pauses playback at the exact same point the PLAY PAUSE BUTTON 13 was pressed Pressing the PLAY PAUSE BUTTON
68. ues remove the folder and try again American Audio www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 43 WARRANTY WARRANTY INFORMATION The VERSADECK carries a ONE year 365 days limited war ranty This warranty covers parts and labor Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase and warranty All returned service items whether under warranty or not must be freight pre paid and accompany a return authorization R A number If the unit is under warranty you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice Please contact American Audios 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 Audioe hereby warrants to the original purchaser American Audioe products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 Year 865 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 Audioe factory All shipping charges must be pre paid If the requested repairs or service including parts replacement are within the terms
69. um Genre Total 999 folder and 22997 mp3 wav files processed Total 9999 titles sorted and 0 no title files processed Total 3175 artists sorted and 0 no artist files processed Total 2156 albums sorted and 0 no album files processed Total 9999 genres sorted and 0 no genre files processed Spent about 792 seconds Complete NOTE Please re create the database builder whenever you change the contents of your USB device American Audio www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 35 DATABASE BUILDER Errors AMEICAN AUDIO 55 BGS 1 Failed to Open Device Your drive is a non supported format m 2 2 File Error This is due to MP3 file not have a patamase Pia identified ID3 tag Artist Album Genre suns State Build database for Mass storage device User Account Control EX Don t run the program unless you know where it s from or you ve used it before D Windows 7 Vista may warn you accord Unidentified Publisher ing to your security settings Select Allow if you wish to install the database builder program gt Cancel I don t know where this program is from or what it s for i Allow I trust this program I know where it s from or I ve used it before v Details User Account Control helps stop unauthorized changes to your computer eAmerican Audio www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 36 Note By default Player 1 is set to MIDI C
70. ur Please wait while Setup installs American Audio DB Builder on your computer computer Click Install to continue with the installation or click Back if you want to review or Extracting files change any settings C Program Files American Audio DB Builder QtDesigner4 dll Destination location C Program Files American Audio DB Builder a a a a a a a a a a lt Back Install Cancel f Cancel Step 3 Click Install Step 4 Processing C setup American Audio DB Builder Completing the American Audio DB Builder Setup Wizard see es Weise aoe renee Audie te Dude on yait The database builder will scan your USB computer ie application may be launches selecting the installed icons i hard drive and create database files so eee that you may locate the files in your music library to your liking nom Step 5 Click Finish American Audio www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 34 DATABASE BUILDER FOR WINDOWS XP Scan and Create Refer to the following figures to process scanning and creating a database DbBuilder E iaj xi BTS laj xj Tool Help Tool Help Playlist Title Playlist Title Artist Artist Album Album Genre Genre MEUS cancer State Extracting directories and files Select your desired USB hard drive and Processing click Build MEIE AUDIO DB BUILDER Playlist Title Artist Alb
71. will have a 2 pitch The amount of pitch being applied will be displayed in the VFD 23 11 PITCH BEND BUTTON The pitch bend function creates a momentary BUMP in the audio s BPM s Beats per minute while it is playing This will allow you to match the beats between the two playing deck 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 10 selected pitch Holding down this button will give a maximum of 16 pitch PITCH BEND BUTTON The pitch bend function creates a momentary Slow Down in the audio s BPM s Beats per minute while it is playing This will allow you to match the beats between the two playing deck 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 P TCH SLID ERS 10 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 P TCH SLIDER 10 to match the BPM s with another playing music source eAmerican Audioe www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 10 GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS Cont PLAYER 12 TAP BUTTON Press this button to switch between manual BPM and Auto BPM When
72. www AmericanAudio us for any comments or suggestions Service Hours are Monday through Friday 8 00 a m to 4 30 p m Pacific Standard Time Voice 800 322 6337 Fax 323 582 2941 E mail support americanaudio us To purchase parts online visit http parts americandj com Caution There are no user serviceable parts inside this media 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 media player may require service please contact American Audioe 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 player 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 e 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
73. y exit from the product OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information 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 requirements for the grounding electrode See Figure A LIGHTNING For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when itis left unattended 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 notbe located in the vicinity of overhead powerlines 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 extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock IMPORTANT S
74. z 2dB PHONO 20 20KHz 2 3dB RIAA MIC 20 20KHz 2 3dB THD N Total Harmonic Distortion EQ Flat Maximum Gain W 20kHz LPF A Weighted Load 100K OHM LINE Less than 0 06 1KHz PHONO Less than 0 08 1KHz MIC Less than 0 15 1KHz S N Ratio Maximum Gain EQ Flat W 20KHz LPF A Weighted LINE More than 73dB PHONO More than 73dB MIC More than 63dB American Audio www AmericanAudio us VERSADECK Instruction Manual Page 45 SPECIFICATIONS Cross Talk Maximum Gain EQ Flat W 20KHz LPF A Weighted Master OdBV Output LINE PHONO More than 63dB 1Khz Between L and R Channel More than 70dB 1KHz Between Channels Equalizer MIC 14 3dB at 100Hz 12 3dB at 10KHz CHANNEL 10 2dB Below 30dB at 70Hz 10 2dB Below 30dB at 1KHz 10 2dB Below 30dB at 13KHz Fader Kill Maximum Gain EQ Flat W 20KHz LPF A Weighted Master 0dBV Output Channel Fader More than 70cB at 1KHz Crossfader More than 70cB at 1KHz Channel Balance Within 2dB Talkover 20dB 2dB USB PLAYER SECTION USB HOST PLAYER SECTION SIGNAL FORMAT MP3 128KBPS Output Level OdBV 2dB TCD782 TRK16 Gain Maximum EQ Flat Frequency Response 17 16KHz 2dB TCD781 TRK1 4 16 Set Gain to OdBV Out EQ Flat T H D NOISE Less than 0 08 TCD782 TRK16 Gain Maximum EQ Flat W 20KHz LPF A Weighted S N Ratio More than 70dB TCD782 TRK2 8 Set Gain to OdBV Out EQ Flat W 20KHz LPF A Weighted LR Separ

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