American Audio PRO-DJ2FX User's Manual
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1. III Go Figure 30 American Audioe PRO DJ2FX INSTRUCTION MANUAL PAGE 21 ADVANCED OPERATIONS Creating a BOP Effect The Bop Effect is a stutter effect that is similar to a CD skipping You can use this effect to create tricks in your mixing Creating a BOP effect is a simple process 1 Press the PLAY PAUSE BUTTON 19 so music is playing Figure 31 Figure 31 2 Press the N BUTTON 12 at the point you want your BOP to take place Figure 32 Figure 32 3 Now tap the BOP BUTTON 7 It will produce a stutter effect as quickly as you tap on the BOP BUTTON 7 See Figure 33 Figure 33 Reverse Play Reverse play allows you to play a track loop or sample backwards This function is activated by pressing the REV PLAY BUTTON 3 as in figure 34 This function will react differently to different playback modes Reverse track disc play In this mode the unit will playback in reverse until the reverse function is turned off If the reverse function is not turned off the dm unit will continue to play the remainder of the disc in reverse mode until it m reach the begging of the disc When the unit comes to the beginning it will automatically cue to the first track If the unit is paused in this mode it will continue to play in reverse when playback begins again Reverse loop play In this mode2. www americandj com COAST effect is selected See Coast effect on page 24 3 REV PLAY This button activates reverse play mode When this effect is selected the disc will begin to play in reverse mode and continue to play in reverse until reverse play function is turned off If reverse play is not turned off the disc will continue to play in reverse until it returns to the beginning of the disc When the REV PLAY effect is selected a number 3 will appear in the LCD 13 indicating REV PLAY is active See reverse play on page 22 4 P S Pitch Select Button This button chang PRO DJ2FX Instruction Manual Page 8 GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS Cont es the pitch value The pitch percentage can be changed between 8 12 and 16 8 will allow the least amount of pitch manipulation and 16 will allow the most amount of pitch manipulation To adjust to the different values tap this button The LED next to the Pitch Button 27 will indicate which pitch percentage mode is activated by flashing red for 8 glowing green for 12 or glowing red for 16 Note the Pitch Button 27 must be activated to get a LED read ing The pitch values will immediately reflect the amount of pitch being applied to a music source in the CD drive The pitch value is adjusted by sliding the PITCH SLIDER 21 up and down 5 TIME The TIME
3. 42 43 amp 44 as the current tracks elapsed running time The elapsed function only details a tracks elapsed time and not the entire disc 2 REMAIN 47 This details the time in the LCD 42 43 amp 44 as the current tracks remaining running time 3 TOTAL REMAIN 50 This details the time in the LCD 42 43 amp 44 as the total disc remaining time TIME BAR INDICATOR The time bar in the LCD visually details the time defined in the TIME METER 42 43 amp 44 This bar is also dependent on the selected time function TOTAL REMAIN 50 REMAIN 47 or ELAPSE 41 This bar will begin to flash when 15 seconds of a track remain and will begin to rapidly flash when three seconds of a track remain The flashing bar is a great visual reminder a track is about to end The flashing bar will function regardless of which time mode the unit is in Figure 11 eAmerican Audio www americandj com PRO DJ2FX Instruction Manual Page 15 BASIC OPERATIONS CONT 10 PITCH ADJUSTMENTS This function will increase or decrease a tracks playback speed or PITCH this is not a momentary change as in PITCH BENDING see page 17 The maximum pitch bend percentage allowed is 16 The PITCH SLIDER 21 is used to decrease or increase the playback pitch If the slider is move up towards the top of the unit the pitch will decrease if the slider is moved down towards the bottom of the unit the pitch wil
4. It is the owner s responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence at the time service is sought 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 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 accessories should be shipped with the product If any accessories are shipped with the prod uct American Audioe shall have no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to any such acces sories nor for the safe return thereof 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 prod uct 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 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 exp
5. BUTTON s LED will indicate the maximum pitch value by flashing red for 8 glowing green for 12 or glowing red for 16 28 TRANSPORT TRAY This tray is used to load and load compact disc The tray is opened and closed by pressing the OPEN CLOSE BUT TON 12 Never attempt to force the transport tray open or closed when the power is turned Off 29 POWER CONNECTOR This is the main power connection Only use the supplied polar eAmerican Audioe www americandj com ized power cord Use of any other power may result in sever damage to the unit Be sure the local power matches the unit s required power 30 POWER SWITCH This switch is used to control the unit s main power 31 VOLTAGE SELECTOR Because power supplies vary from location to location a voltage selector switch has been incorporated in the units design This switch can select a voltage input of 120v or 220v to accommodate the two major power source Always be sure to disconnect the power plug before changing the voltage 32 CONTROL These control jacks are only used for the Q function Only use these jacks in conjunction with a compatible Q series American Audioe mixer or CD unit Connect the supplied mini plug from the CONTROL jack on the rear of your unit to the control jack on a compatible mixer or CD unit 33 DIGITAL OUT This jack sends a digital stereo out signal Use this connection to create near perfect copies of your disc to a Mini d
6. De emphasis response Channel separation T H D NOISE S N ratio IHF A NOTE With 20KHz low pass filter SEARCHING TIME TEST DISC TCD 792 ITEM Short access time Long access time CD recover time PLAYABILITY ITEM Interruption Black dot Finger prints Eccentricity Vertical deviation PICK UP System Object lens drive system Tracking detection Optical source ave length NOTES The specifications are sub ect to change to any improvement by negotiations in advance The parts are subject to change to any improvement within the range of the specifications NOMINAL LIMIT CONDITION 2 0Vrms 1dB 2 0V 1dB 1KHz 0dB 0 5dB 1 0dB 1KHz 0dB 0 5dB 1 0dB 20Hz 20KHz 0dB 2 5dB 3dB 16KHz 20dB 82dB 75dB 1KHz 0dB 0 02 0 025 1KHz 0dB 84dB 75dB 1KHz 0dB NOMINAL LIMITS CONDITION 1 7 sec 4 sec Play next track 3 Sec 6 sec Track 1 gt Track 20 Track 20 gt Track 1 1 sec 2 sec CD play interrupted by mechanical shock NOMINAL LIMIT CONDITION 1000um 700um TCD 725 1000um 600um TCD 725 75um 65um TCD 725 210um 140um TCD 712 713 NO TRACK JUMP 1mm 0 54mm TCD 731R r lens drive system optical pick up 2 dimensional parallel drive 3 spot beam detection Semiconductor laser 780nm C American Audioe PRO DJ2FX INSTRUCTION MANUAL e PAGE 27 COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO American Audio A Division of the American DJ Group of Companies American Audio World Headquarters 4295 Cha
7. Technical Support for further instructions Third party lens cleaners avail able but not highly recommended Use of some of these cleaner may damage the pick up lens be sure to follow extreme caution when using these types of cleaners American Audioe www americandj com This unit has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping If the carton appears to be damaged carefully inspect your unit for any damage Be sure all acces sories needed to operate the unit has arrived intact In the event damage has been found or parts are missing please contact our toll free customer support number for further instruc tions Please do not return the unit to your dealer without first contacting customer sup port LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION The desired voltage may be set with the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch on the rear panel using a flat head screw driver Do not force the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch as this may cause damage e If the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch does not move smoothly please contact a quali fied service technician CONTROL DORAL R L CLASS 1 d LASER PRODUC O O O O LASER RLASSET OWER 1L 9 115v GL Tn Die radiation performance ZS DP VOLTAG
8. The PLAY INDICATOR 38 will glow as soon as playback begins The point at which playback starts cue point will automatically be stored in the memory as the cue point The unit will return to this cue point the point at which playback started when the CUE BUTTON 17 is pressed 5 STOPPING PLAYBACK Stopping playback will not stop the drive mechanism but merely pause or cue the track There are two ways to stop playback 1 Press the PLAY PAUSE BUTTON 19 during playback to pause at that point 2 Press the CUE BUTTON 17 during playback to return the track to it s last cue point 6 PAUSING Pausing temporarily stops playback Pressing the PLAY PAUSE BUTTON 19 changes the operating mode between play and pause The PAUSE INDICATOR 39 in the LCD 13 will glow when pause mode is activated or when a track is in cue mode 7 AUTO CUE Cueing is the action of preparing for playback When the unit is in cue mode the CUE INDICATOR 36 in the LCD 13 will glow The unit is designed to automatically cue at the first audible signal on the first of a disc when a disc is inserted If a track is selected before a disc is inserted the unit will automatically cue to the first audible signal for the selected track eAmerican Audio www americandj com PRO DJ2FX Instruction Manual Page 14 BASIC OPERATIONS CONT 8 FRAME SEARCH This feature allows you to scroll through a track to set a cue starting sample or loop p
9. comes with two built in effects Only one effect may be used at any given time The Built in effects include Skid and Coast When either effect is activated a corresponding icon will display in the LCD For example when the SKID EFFECT 1 is activated a 1 35 icon will display in the LCD 13 You can choose to use the effects with their default setting or you may choose activate the SKID COAST ADJUST 11 function to increase the effect parameters see below Each effect has two sets of parameters All parameters will be reset to there default values when power is shut off SPP Y ZEE 1 SKID This button activates the SKID effect This effect simulates the sudden platter stop of a turntable Almost like pressing the stop button on a turntable SKID EFFECT The Skid effect simulates the sudden platter stop of a turntable like pressing the stop button on a turntable When the SKID effect is selected the SKID icon displays in the LCD 13 Figure 36 2 COAST This button activates the COAST effect This effect 0 4emesican D will simulates turning the power off on a turntable a turntable platter spinning until it slowly loses momentum and stops COAST EFFECT The COAST effect simulates a turntable slowly revving up to it s proper speed or slowly winding down to a stop like tuning the power off when a turntable is running When the COAST effect is selected the COAST icon dis
10. had been disconnected To Store a cue point 1 Create a cue point press the CUE MEMORY BUTTON 10 as in Figure 20 The yellow Cue Memory LED will glow This indicates a cue point is ready to be stored in to memory Figure 20 American Audioe e PRO DJ2FX INSTRUCTION MANUAL e PAGE 18 BASIC OPERATIONS CONT 2 At this point pressing any one of the four CUE BUTTONS 6 will store your cue point into memory Figure 21 and the yellow Cue Memory LED will shut off 3 Repeat steps one and two to store up to four Cue Points Once all your four cue points have been stored you may access them at any time 4 During playback the cue points will instantly start without any music interruption During play or pause mode accessing a stored cue point will cue to that point in pause mode GOO Figure 21 13 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 The following steps illustrate the procedures for creating a seamless loop 1 Press the PLAY PAUSE BUTTON 19 to activate playback mode Figure 22 SOL 2 Press the IN REALTIME CUE BUTTON 24 This wil
11. normal playback Figures 18 and 19 will detail the procedures for setting your custom cue points There are two ways to set a CUE point 1 Press the N REALTIME CUE BUTTON 24 on the fly while a disc is playing This will set a CUE Point without music interruption Once this point z is set you may return to this point at any time by pressing either the CUE BUTTON 17 or the BOP BUTTON 7 Pressing the CUE BUTTON 17 will stop playback and return the disc in cue mode pressing the BOP BUTTON 7 will return the disc to cue point without music interruption and continue playback from that point 000006060060 on O Figure 18 2 The JOG WHEEL 14 may be used to set a cue point by frame While a disc is in pause or cue mode use the JOG WHEEL 14 to scroll through a track to find your desired starting point Once you have found your desired cue point press the PLAY BUTTON 19 to enter this point in to the units memory At this point pressing either the CUE BUTTON 17 or the BOP BUTTON 7 will return you to this exact point Figure 19 Storing A Cue Point Once you have set a cue point by one of the two means as detailed above you may store this point in any one of the CUE BUTTONS 6 Once a cue point is stored in to memory it may be recalled at any time by pressing the cue button it was stored into A cue point may even be recall if the disc has been remove or power
12. normally when the main unit is The LCD is designed to be clearly visible within the mounted with the front panel within 15 degrees of angles shown in Figure 2 Mount the control unit the vertical plane If the unit is tilted excessively so that the visual angle is within this range discs may not be loaded or unloaded properly 10 50 Figure 1 15 lius l American OF l American OG Figure 1 Figure 2 American Audio www americandj com PRO DJ2FX Instruction Manual Page 6 MAIN FEATURES 8 times over sampling 1 bit D A converter Break Effect 20 Seconds Digital Anti Shock Protection Coast Effect 4 Programmable Cue Points Auto cue Function Sensitive to 48dB Reverse Playback Realtime Cue Cue on the Fly Selectable Time Display 4 different speed scan S PDIF Digital Audio RCA Coaxial Output 30 Programmable Tracks Fader Q Start Control a Bop Effect b Flip Flop Relay Playback c 60 Second Transport Protection d Sleep Mode e Memory Backup Defaults to last setting f Selectable Pitch 8 12 or 16 Jog Wheel Pitch Bend 16 g Seamless Loop Uninterrupted Loop Playback Pitch Display Large bright LCD Screen can be viewed from Single Continuous Repeat Play Modes wide angles 1 75 Frame Search e Instant Start within 10 msec sound is produced immediately when the PLAY button is pressed a FADER Q START CONTROL This feature is used in conjunction with Ame
13. 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 LACY VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to POWER SOURCES This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company 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 fthisproductis equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other it will fitinto the outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should stil
14. Americanu 7 dco Operating Instructions PRO DJ2FX SKID COAST REV PLAY PS TIME CUE CUE CUE CUE BOP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 s 9 CUE MEMORY J PITCH SGN CTN RE LOOP Lea gt gt LIT GJ o O Featuring N Con MS GED n O Start Americanu Aadioo 4295 Charter Street C Los Angeles Ca 90058 Revise CONTENTS CAUTIONS REGARDING HANDLING spinien ea E E E EEE 3 SEENEN 5 DUSTOMER TE 6 SE FUP Ae 6 FEATURE S T M I iu asa 7 FUNCTIONS AND CON TOUS ics mdnitsiatdnaxtaxpH gege aria Fac adai inak 8 LIQUIDCRYSTAL DISPLAY E 12 BASIC OPERATION LOADING EJECTING I pr sana iiis 14 SELECTING TFIACKS uu P c 14 STARTING STOPPING P EAYBAUR iai trot s saada Raps ep rhudEMne tegat ud aede ae nn appo dae 14 PAI collo TU 15 ADJUSTING TIME EISE Eegeregie ege niania deines dus p Sur asa cens Desde erisa eee ns 15 MAKING PITGHGHANGES Lisa tarder deret EE 16 SETTING CUE POINT oi 18 CREATING SEAMLESS e 19 EDITING LOOP Si T M S P auian eia 20 PROGRAMMING AND PROGRAMPLAY trie da sue sita RR la bug ea B add 21 BASIC OPERATION CREATINGA BOP EFFEC Treisi mua anat le tae ital a ca apicu na ii la ta nat GRA
15. E is interrupted Figure 35 To FLIP FLOP entire CDs To FLIP FLOP an entire disc be sure both drives are in continuous play mode The S NGLE ICON 51 should not be displayed in the LCD 13 When both drives are in continuous play mode follow the directions for single track FLIP FLOP as detailed above When one the disc in one unit ends the other unit will immediately begin playback Combining FLIP FLOP modes Flip Flop modes may combined One unit may run in single mode and the other in continuous mode When the units are arranged in this fashion the unit in single mode will play a single track and flip to the next unit The next unit will then play the entire disc and flip back to the other The other will then play the next track and flip back to the other unit and so on Fader Q Start This function works in conjunction with a compatible American Audio Q Start DJ mixer When used with a compatible CD player you can use the crossfader to start and stop the CD Player with the slide of the fader Connecting your PRO DJ2FX to a Fader Q Start mixer for Flip Flop control Be sure to connect 1 8 mini plugs from the control connection on the rear your PRO DJ2FX to the 1 8 control jack on the rear of American DJ Q series mixer That s it you ll be set for FLIP FLOP American Audioe e PRO DJ2FX INSTRUCTION MANUAL PAGE 23 ADVANCED OPERATIONS BUILT IN EFFECTS The PRO DJ2FX
16. E SELECTOR SWITCH WARRANTY INFORMATION The PRO DJ2FX carries a TWO year 730 days limited warranty This warranty covers parts and labor Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase and warranty All returned service items whether under warranty or not must be freight pre paid and accompany a return authorization R A number If the unit is under warranty you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice Please contact American Audioe cus tomer support at 800 322 6337 for a R A number PRO DJ2FX Instruction Manual Page 5 CUSTOMER SERVICE Customer Support American Audioe provides a toll free customer support line to provide set up help and to answer any question should you encounter problems during your set up or initial operation You may also visit us on the web at www americandj com for any comments or suggestions For service related issue please contact American Audioe Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9 00 a m to 5 00 p m Pacific Standard Time Voice 800 322 6337 Fax 323 582 2610 E mail support americandj com Warning To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire do not expose this unit to rain or moisture Caution There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit Do not attempt any repairs yourself doing so will void your manufactures warranty In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact customer support Please do not retur
17. GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE American Audio www americandj com PRO DJ2FX Instruction Manual Page 4 PRODUCT INFORMATION Heat The CD player should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat Do not let insecticides benzene or thinner come in contact with the surface of the unit Never disassemble or modify your unit in any way doing so will void your manufactures warranty Never plug this unit in to a dimmer pack Do not attempt to operate this unit if it becomes damaged in any way This unit is intended for indoor use only use of this product outdoors voids all warranties Always mount this unit in safe and stable matter Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection Cleaning The CD Player should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer Use a soft cloth to wipe down the outside of the unit For stubborn stains moisten a soft cloth with class cleaner or other mild detergent to wipe away any stains Use a soft cloth to wipe any residual cleaner Never use volatile cleaners such as benzene solvent or thinner to clean your unit these cleaners will damage the units surface Cleaning the pick up lens The pick up lens should not become dirty under normal usage If the lens does become dirty contact American Audio
18. INDICATOR This indicator is in direct reference to the REPEAT 9 function When the repeat function is activated the REPEAT American Audioe www americandj com icon will display in the LCD When the repeat function is first activated the unit enters a repeat track mode This function is indicated by the HEPEAT and 52 icons in the LCD Tapping on the REPEAT 9 button once more will activate the repeat disc option This function will repeat the entire disc over and over until the repeat function is disengaged The repeat disc function is indicated by the HEPEAT icon displayed in the LCD without the 4 icon PRO DJ2FX Instruction Manual Page 13 BASIC OPERATIONS 1 OPENING AND CLOSING THE DISC TRAY LOADING DISCS This is an electronic operation and can only work when the power is on Press the OPEN CLOSE BUTTON 12 to open or close the disc tray Pressing the PLAY PAUSE BUTTON 19 will also automatically close the tray if it is open and immediately cue any CD that is in it If the transport tray is left open for more than 60 seconds it will close automatically to prevent accidental damage to the transport Again if a CD is left in the transport tray it will immediately cue to the first song The disc trays cannot be opened during playback to prevent playback from being interrupted if the OPEN CLOSE BUTTON 12 is pressed accidentally Stop playback then press the OPEN CLOSE BUTTON 12 2 LOADING DISCS Figure 7 The P
19. NIS CIAR 22 REVERSE EE 22 xh x46 T C M 23 USING THE BUILT IN EFFECTS SRI ous LEM D 24 GOAS P 24 CHANGING EFFECT PARAMETERS eer ee 24 SHUT DOWN PROCEDURES ees can irae eege 25 RIP AR CPP s EING o teea 25 WARRANTYI 1u a aaa R 26 voca POI 27 American Audio www americandj com PRO DJ2FX Instruction Manual Page 2 ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS NOTE This CD player uses a semiconductor laser It is recommended for use in a room at the following temperature 41 F 95 F 5 C 35 C CAUTION 1 Handle the power supply cord carefully Do not damage or deform it may cause electric shock or malfunction when used Hold plug attachment when removing from wall outlet Do not pull on the cord 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 Audioe dealer 3 Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside the CD player Electric shock or mal function may occur N The serial and model number for this unit is located on the rear panel Please write down the numbers here and retain for future reference Model No Serial No NOTE This product satisfies FCC regulations when shiel
20. RO DJ2FX can play both 3 inch 8 cm and 5 inch 12 cm compact discs Si Sem disc CD s Odd shaped and oval CD s are not compatible When loading a CD into the unit always hold the disc by its edges and place it in the disc tray Never touch the signal surface the glossy side When using 5 inch 12 cm discs place the disc in the outer tray guides figure 7 and when using 3 inch 8 cm discs place them securely in the inner guides figure 8 CAUTION NEVER insert any foreign objects in the disc tray e NEVER attempt to insert more than one disc in the disc tray at a time Doing so may result in severe damage to the unit NEVER force the transport tray open or closed when the power is off as this may result in malfunction and damage the transport system Figure 8 3 SELECTING TRACKS Select a desired track by using either of the two TRACK BUTTONS 16 amp 18 Tapping the TRACK BUTTONS 16 amp 18 once will select either a higher or lower track You may hold down the TRACK BUTTONS 16 amp 18 to change tracks continuously at a higher speed If you are using the TRACK BUTTONS 16 amp 18 to select a new track during playback a track already playing the new track you selected will immediately begin playback as soon as the search operation is completed 4 STARTING PLAYBACK Insert an audio CD as describe above loading discs Pressing the PLAY PAUSE BUTTON 19 with an audio CD inserted will immediately start playback
21. Second it will return to the last Cue point in memory instantly This will allow you to create great effects To create the BOP Effect see BOP Effect on page 22 c FLIP FLOP This feature is used in conjunction with American Audioe mixers that also feature Fader Q Start For FLIP FLOP results you must use two PRO DJ2FX players Connect your PRO DJ2FX s as described in the set up section of this manual This feature will start the next player once one player has ended For example if player one is playing a disc and it ends player two will instantly begin to play You may set FLIP FLOP to play track to track or disc to disc For more information on this feature see FLIP FLOP on page 23 d 60 SECOND TRANSPORT PROTECTION The CD transport tray will automatically close if left open for more than 60 seconds If a CD is left in the tray it will immediately cue e SLEEP MODE The PRO DJ2FX s laser and pick up assembly will power down after 15 minutes of inactivity when in pause or cue mode This will lengthen the life of your motor drive and laser To initialize the player just press the cue or play buttons f MEMORY BACKUP The PRO DJ2FX has a five year memory back up that will save your setting in case the power supply is accidentally disconnected PRO DJ2FX will automatically remember your last setting repeat SGL CTN even if you disconnect your main power The PRO DJ2FX will store your cue points in memory if you accidentally ope
22. This button serves two functions This button is used to set the ending point of a loop During normal loop playback a loop is exited by pressing the OUT EXIT button 24 IN REALTIME CUE SEAMLESS LOOP IN BUTTON CUE ON THE FLY This button allows you to set a CUE POINT see CUE POINT page 18 without music interruption on the fly This button also sets the starting point of a loop see SEAMLESS LOOP on page 19 25 amp PITCH BEND A PITCH BEND The pitch bend function creates a momentary BUMP in the CD s pitch speed Beats per minute BPM when the PITCH 27 function is activated This functions allows the beats between two CD s or any other music source to match This is a momentary function When the button is depressed the pitch speed will automati cally return to PITCH SLIDER S 21 selected pitch Holding down this button will give a maximum of 16 pitch Be sure to remem ber that this function is a momentary pitch adjustment for a more precise adjustment use the PITCH SLIDER S 21 to match the BPM s with another playing music source B PITCH BEND BUTTON The pitch bend function creates a momentary Slow Down in the CD s pitch speed Beats per minute BPM when the P TCH 27 function is acti vated This functions allows the beats between two CD s or any other music source to match PRO DJ2FX Instruction Manual Page 10 GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS Cont This
23. am up to 4 cue points on the CD For more information on setting a cue point see page 18 11 SKID COAST ADJUST This button allow you to change the Skid and Coast values With the SKID COAST ADJUST button selected on the SKID value is one second and the COAST value is five seconds With the SKID COAST ADJUST deselected off the SKID value is a 1 2 second and the COAST value is three seconds A yellow LED will indicated on and off functions 12 OPEN CLOSE Disc Tray Open Close This button is used to open and close the disc transport tray door NOTE When a disc is loaded the tray will not open unless the unit is in pause or cue mode 13 LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY LCD This high quality LCD Indicates all the functions play pause cue etc as they occur This display is viewable at several comfortable angles as described on page 12 The LCD icons will be described in the next section 14 JOG WHEEL INNER WHEEL This jog wheel serves two functions depending on the current operating mode A The jog wheel will act as a slow frame search control when the unit is in pause or cue mode allowing you to set a specific cue point or find a particular starting point B The inner wheel also works as a momentary pitch bend during playback Turning the wheel clockwise will increase the pitch percentage up to 16 and turning the wheel in the counterclockwise direction will decrease the pitch percentage up to 16 The pitch be
24. button is used to changed the displayed time values Time can be displayed as elapsed track time remaining track time and total disc remaining time 6 CUE BUTTONS These button are used to store four user programmable Cue Points A Cue Point is a starting point anywhere on a disc To program a Cue Point see Cue Points on page 18 7 BOP This button is used to activate the BOP Effect A Bop Effect is a stutter creating a sound similar to a CD skipping This function will instantly play the last set cue point during playback without music interruption The Bop Effect can be created in 2 ways See creating a BOP on page 22 8 PROG PROGRAM BUTTON This button is used to enter Program Mode The word PROGRAM will be indicated in the LCD Display 13 when Program Mode is activated For pro gramming information see Programming on page 21 9 REPEAT This button activates the repeat function Pressing the Repeat Button once will activate the track repeat function pressing the Repeat Button again will activate the disc repeat function pressing the Repeat Button once again will turn off the repeat function When the unit is in disc repeat mode the Repeat Icon 53 will display in the LCD 13 When the track repeat function is active the Repeat Icon 53 followed American Audioe www americandj com by 1 Icon 52 will appear in the LCD 13 10 CUE MEMORY This button allows you to progr
25. ce servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 ATTACHMENTS 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 ina wetbasement 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
26. ded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment To prevent electromagnetic interference with electrical appliances such as radios and televi sions use shielded cables and connectors for connections CAUTION USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE THE COMPACT DISC PLAYER SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL American Audio www americandj com CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE CAREFULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE ATTENTION POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLON GATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO WATER OR MOISTURE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reason able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment gen erates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accor dance with the instructions may cau
27. down continuously the disc speed will increases and will continue to increase until reaches a maximum of 10096 speed gain When you release the PITCH BEND BUTTON 25 the disc speed will automati ally return to it s previous speed Holding down or tapping on the PITCH BEND BUTTON 25 will provide a speed bump in the playback pitch Holding down or tapping on the PITCH BEND BUTTON 25 Figure 15 will provide a slow down in the playback pitch Bebe 1 U OS Figure 16 JOG WHEEL 14 K GE 66 mm The JOG WHEEL 14 will temporarily bend the pitch if a track is in Va play mode Rotating the wheel in a clockwise direction will increase your track pitch and rotating the wheel in a counter clockwise direction will slow your track pitch The speed you rotate the JOG WHEEL 14 will determine pitch bend percentage Figure 17 eAmerican Audio www americandj com PRO DJ2FX Instruction Manual Page 17 BASIC OPERATIONS CONT 12 SETTING and STORING a CUE POINT Setting A Cue Point A cue point is the exact point playback will begin when the PLAY PAUSE BUTTON 19 is pressed A cue point may be anywhere on a disc or in a track You may set and store up to five independent cue points per disk Four cue points are stored in the CUE BUTTONS 6 and one in the N REALTIME CUE BUTTON 24 Once a cue point is set it may be recalled at any time during
28. e disc is dirty wipe it off with a soft dry cloth Do not use benzene thinner water record spray electrostatic proof chemicals or silicone treated cloths to clean discs Always handle discs carefully to prevent damaging the surface in particular when removing a disc from its Do not bend the disc Do not apply heat Do not enlarge the hole in the center of the disc Do not write on the label printed side with a hard tipped implement such as a pencil or ball point pen Condensation will form if a disc is brought into a warm area from a colder one such as outdoors in winter Do not attempt to dry the disc with a hair dryer etc PRECAUTION ON STORAGE After playing a disc always unload it from the unit Always store the compact disc in the jewel case protecting from dirt or damage Do not place discs in the following areas a Areas exposed to direct sunlight for a considerable time b Areas subject to accumulation of dust or high humidity C Areas affected by heat from indoor heaters etc American Audioe e PRO DJ2FX INSTRUCTION MANUAL e PAGE 25 WARRANTY 2 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 2 Year 730 days from the date of purchase This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America including possessions and territories
29. ect reference to the TIME METER 42 43 amp 43 When the REMAIN indicator is displayed in the LCD the time defined will refer to a single track s remaining time The time mode is changed by tapping on TIME BUTTON 5 48 RELOOP INDICATOR This icon will display when a LOOP is engaged or is set and ready to be engaged 49 LOOP This icon flashes when a loop is engaged or displays when a loop is not engaged but is set and ready to be engaged 50 TOTAL REMAIN INDICATOR This indicator is in direct reference to the T ME METER 42 43 amp 43 When the TOTAL REMAIN indicator is displayed in the LCD the time defined will refer to a disc s total remaining time The time mode is changed by tapping on T ME BUTTON 5 51 SINGLE INDICATOR This indicates the unit is in single play mode the unit will play a single and return to CUE mode If the single indicator is not displayed the unit is in continuous mode In continuous mode the drive will play through all the tracks on the disc Once all the tracks have ended the unit will return to cue mode 52 INDICATOR This indicator is in direct reference to the REPEAT 53 indicator and REPEAT 9 function When the repeat function is first activated the unit enters a repeat track mode This mode will repeat a single track over and over until the repeat function is disengaged The single track repeat function is indicated by the REPEAT 53 and G icons in the LCD 53 REPEAT
30. enses 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 discre tion of American Audioe All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after January 1 1990 and bear identifying marks to that effect 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 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 merchantability or fitness are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above And no war ranties 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 This warranty is the only written warranty applicable
31. hile in pause mode the green play LED will flash 20 10 BUTTON This button is used to quickly advance ten tracks For example if you are on track two pressing the 10 BUTTON will immediately advance you to track 12 21 PITCH SLIDER This slider is used to adjust the playback pitch percentage when the PITCH 27 function is activated The slider is a set adjustment and will remain set until the pitch slider is moved or the P TCH 27 function has been turned off This adjustment can be made with or without a CD in the drive The pitch adjustment will remain even if a disc has been remove and will reflect on any other disc loaded into the unit That is to say if you set a 2 pitch on one disc remove that disc and insert another that disc too will have a 2 pitch The amount of pitch being applied will be displayed in American Audioe www americandj com the LCD 13 Use this slider to match the BPM s of this unit to that of another music source By changing the pitch of one disc with respect to the other in this way the beats can be matched 22 RELOOP BUTTON If a Loop has been made see setting a Seamless Loop on page 23 but the unit is not actively in Loop mode a loop is not playing pressing the RELOOP BUTTON will instantly reactivate Loop mode To exit the Loop press the OUT EXIT BUTTON 23 LOOP 48 and RELOOP 47 will display in the LCD 13 when the Reloop function is available 23 OUT EXIT
32. is a momentary function When the button is depressed the pitch speed will automatically return to PITCH SLIDER S 21 selected pitch Holding down this button will give a maximum of 16 pitch Be sure to remember that this function is a momentary pitch adjust ment for a more precise adjust ment use the PITCH SLIDER S 21 to match the BPM s with another playing music source 26 SGL CTN This button allows the unit s play mode to change between Single and Continuous In single mode the unit will play a single track and return to cue mode In continuous mode the unit continues to play track by track and returns to cue mode after all tracks have played This function also operates in PROGRAM and FLIP FLOP modes In program mode the continuous function will play all tracks in a program than return to Cue mode on the first track in the program When using two units in Flip Flop mode each unit may be set up to run in either single or continuous In single mode a unit will play a single track and jump to the next unit If the next unit is in continuous mode that unit will play all tracks and jump back to next unit and so on 27 PITCH BUTTON This button is used to turn the pitch function on and off The pitch functions of the PITCH SLIDER 21 PITCH BEND BUTTONS 25 and JOG WHEEL 14 will not function without this function being activated The pitch percentage value can be changed from 8 12 or 16 The PITCH
33. isc CD R or any other recording device with a digital input 34 AUDIO OUT R amp L These jacks send a left and right analog mono output signal Use these jacks to send standard audio to a mixer or receiver PRO DJ2FX Instruction Manual Page 11 LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY LCD LCD DISPLAY 35 36 37 38 B LCD DISPLAY FIGURE 6 35 FUNCTION INDICATORS These indicators serve two functions Indicators 1 3 detail which effect is active Indicators 6 9 detail a cue point stored in memory 36 CUE INDICATOR This indicator will glow when the unit is in CUE mode and will flash every time a new CUE POINT is recorded in memory see setting CUE POINTS on page 18 37 PROGRAM INDICATOR This icon indicates Program Mode is activated See Program Play on page for more information on programing 38 PLAY INDICATOR This indicator will glow when the unit is in play mode 39 PAUSE INDICATOR This indicator will glow when the unit is in pause or cue mode 40 TRACK INDICATOR This double digit indicator details a current track The number displayed in the track indicator is a direct refer ence to a track being selected for programming or a track in play pause or cue mode 41 ELAPSE INDICATOR This indicator is in direct reference to the T ME METER 42 43 amp American Audioe www americandj com 43 44 45 44 When the ELAPSE indicator is displayed in the LCD the time defined will refer t
34. l fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug e If 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 andthe point where they 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 asto provide some protection against voltage surges andbuilt up static charges Article 810 ofthe 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 forthe grounding electrode See Figure A LIGHTNING For added protection for this product during alightning storm orwhen itis left unattended a
35. l increase The PITCH SLIDER 21 adjustment can be changed to range from 8 12 or 16 See changing PITCH SLIDER PERCENTAGE RANGE figure 19 page 18 The pitch adjustments will effect playback reverse playback and loops Activating the Pitch Slider 21 To activate the PITCH SLIDER 21 turn the pitch function on Press the PITCH BUTTON 27 to turn on the pitch function when the pitch function is activated a LED will begin to glow or flash depending on what pitch percentage value is selected see changing pitch values on page 18 If the pitch function is not activated neither the P TCH SLIDER 21 nor the PITCH BEND BUTTONS 25 will not function Figure 12 OO0000000006 Using the Pitch Slider 21 To use the PITCH SLIDER 21 slide the slider up and down Down will increase the pitch and up will decrease the pitch When the slider is in the center position a green LED just left of the slider will glow When this slider LED is glowing there is zero pitch being applied to a track GOI OI mr eoo rrt Figure 13 Adjusting the Pitch Slider s Range 21 You may change the PITCH SLIDER S 21 operating range To change the operating range be sure the pitch function is turned on see figure 17 The pitch percentage can be changed between 8 12 and 16 8 will allow the least B j amount of pitch manipulation and 16 will a
36. l set a Que ODD loops starting point The N REALTIME CUE BUTTON 24 LED will briefly indicating a starting point has been set Figure 23 American Audioe PRO DJ2FX INSTRUCTION MANUAL e PAGE 19 BASIC OPERATIONS CONT 3 Press the OUT EXIT BUTTON 23 to set the ending point for your PRO D gt ge SEAMLESS LOOP Figure 13 The IN REALTIME CUE BUTTON 24 and 9006000690 a OUT EXIT BUTTON 23 LEDs will begin to flash indicating SEAMLESS O f ahi LOOP mode has been activated LOOP INDICATORS During a seamless loop the LOOP 49 and RELOOP 48 INDICATORS will light in the LCD 13 indication a loop is active Figure 24 EXITING A LOOP To exit a SEAMLESS LOOP press the OUT EXIT BUTTON 23 The IN REALTIME CUE BUTTON 24 and OUT EXIT BUTTON 23 LEDs will remain on but will stop flashing Music playback will resume normal play Figure 25 The IN REALTIME CUE BUTTON 24 and OUT EXIT BUTTON 23 LEDs will remain on to remind you that a loop is stored in memory Figure 25 REPLAY LOOP The RELOOP 19 function allows you to return to your stored loop at any time The IN REALTIME CUE BUTTON 24 and OUT EXIT BUTTON 23 LEDs will indicate a loop is stored in memory and may be played at any time To replay the loop press the RELOOP BUTTON 19 The IN REALTIME CUE BUTTON 24 and OUT EXIT BUTTON 23 LEDs will again begin to flash indica
37. llow the most amount of pitch J D manipulation To adjust to the different values tap the P S BUTTON 4 The SE LED beside the PITCH BUTTON 27 will indicate which pitch percentage mode the unit is operating in Glowing green for 8 glowing orange for 12 or glowing red for 16 Note the pitch function must be activated to receive a LED reading An Figure 14 eAmerican Audio www americandj com PRO DJ2FX Instruction Manual Page 16 BASIC OPERATIONS CONT 11 PITCH BEND This function will momentarily increase or decrease a tracks playback speed There are two ways to operate this function with the amp PITCH BUTTONS 25 or with the JOG WHEEL 14 The maximum pitch bend percentage allowed is 16 The pitch bend function will work in conjunction with the P TCH SLIDER 21 pitch setting The PITCH SLIDER 21 adjustment can be changed to range from 8 12 or 16 See changing PITCH SLIDER PERCENTAGE RANGE on page 16 For example if the PITCH SLIDER 21 is set to a 2 pitch gain the pitch bending process will begin at 296 and will continue to the maximum of 16 PITCH BEND BUTTONS 25 The PITCH BEND BUTTON 25 will provide a speed bump and the PITCH BEND BUTTON 25 will provide a slow down The extent to which the speed changes is proportionate to the amount of time the button is pressed For example if the PITCH BEND BUTTON 25 is held
38. n the drive and press the PROGRAM BUTTON 8 Pressing the PROGRAM BUTTON 8 from any function will immediately pause the disc and enter the program mode After activating the program mode the program indicator LED beside the PROGRAM BUTTON 8 and the PROGRAM INDICATOR 37 in the LCD 13 will begin to glow indicating Program Mode has been activated s e a CH Cp Pe PIE 4 99 CFE Figure 27 3 Select a track to be programmed by using the FORWARD TRACK SKIP 18 and BACK SKIP TRACK BUTTON 16 9 Figure 28 DROP 3 4 Once you reach the track you wish to place in to the program memory pressing PROGRAM BUTTON 8 will lock the track into memory Figure 29 5 Repeat these steps three and four up to 29 times up to 30 tracks may be programmed 6 As you program tracks in memory the LCD 13 will indicate the tracks that have been programmed in to memory 7 When you have finished your programming and are ready to begin playback simply press the PLAY PAUSE BUTTON 19 and your program will begin to play 8 After you have complete your program you can always add more tracks to your program by repeating the steps one through four Remember that you can only a maximum of 30 track in a program and you can only add track not subtract 9 To cancel and clear the program press and hold down the PROGRAM BUTTON 8 for more than two seconds see figure 29
39. n to your dealer without first contacting customer support SET UP 1 Checking the Contents Be sure your PRO DJ2FX was shipped with the following 1 PRO DJ2FX Professional CD player 1 Operating instructions this booklet 1 One dual stereo RCA cable 1 One male to male 1 8 mini plug 1 Warranty card 2 Installing the Units 1 Place your unit on a flat surface or mount it in a secure case such as optional PRO DJ CASE 2 Be sure the player is mounted in a well ventilated area where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight high temperatures or high humidity 3 Try to place the unit as far as possible from TVs and tuners as the unit may cause undesirable interference 3 Connections 1 Be sure main power is connected last to prevent any electrical damage 2 AUDIO CONNECTIONS Use the included RCA cable to connect the PRO DJ2FX outputs to the line inputs of a mixer Never connect a CD player s output to a mixers phono inputs 3 CONTROL JACK CONNECTIONS Use the supplied 1 8 mini plug cable to connect your PRO DJ2FX to a mini jack connection A or B on a compatible American Audio Fader Q Start mixer This will enable the Fader Q Start function See Q start control page 7 CAUTION Be sure to use the supplied control cables Using different types of cables may result in unit damage To avoid server unit damage be sure main power is off when connecting the CAUTION CAUTION The player will work
40. n transport tray or shut off the power Note Memory cues are erased automatically when a new CD is played or by holding memory button down for 5 seconds g JOG WHEEL PITCH BEND During normal playback the inner jog wheel acts as a momentary pitch bend Turing the wheel in a clockwise direction will increase the speed and turning the wheel in a counter clockwise direction will decrease the speed American Audio www americandj com PRO DJ2FX Instruction Manual Page 7 GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS 12345 6 7 8 9 Figure 3 Ei Figure 4 2 azexeae OY Q Start E 10 zi i 26 29 30 31 32 33 34 11 25 Figure 5 24 E 2s 3 22 21 14 1 V 16 17 18 19 20 A TOP UNIT CONTROLS FIGURE 3 1 SKID This button activates the SKID effect This effect simulates the sudden platter stop of a turntable Almost like pressing the stop button on a turntable When the SKID effect is selected a number 1 will appear in the LCD 13 this indicates the SKID effect is active See Skid effect on page 24 2 COAST This button activates the COAST effect This effect will simulates turning the power off on a turntable a turntable platter spinning until it slowly loses momentum and stops When the COAST effect is selected a number 2 will appear in the LCD 13 this will indicates the American Audioe
41. nd will be determined on how fast you turn the wheel 15 SHUTTLE WHEEL OUTER RING This wheel has two forward and two reverse speed positions for speed searching through tracks The more you turn the wheel in either direction the faster you search PRO DJ2FX Instruction Manual Page 9 GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS Cont 16 d d TRACK BUTTON This buttons is used to select a track Tapping this button will back skip to the previous track holding down this button will rapidly back skip through the tracks on a CD 17 CUE Pressing the CUE button during play back immediately pauses playback and returns the track to the last set cue point see setting a CUE POINT page 18 The red CUE LED will glow when the unit is in cue mode The LED will also flash every time a new CUE POINT is set The CUE button can be held down to momentarily play the CD When you release the CUE button it instantly returns to the last set CUE POINT You can also tap the CUE button to create a BOP EFFECT for definition of BOP EFFECT see page 22 18 gt TRACK BUTTON This buttons is used to select your desired track Tapping this button will forward skip to the next track holding down this button will rapidly forward skip through the tracks on your CD 19 PLAY PAUSE BUTTON Each press of the PLAY PAUSE BUTTON causes the operation to change from play to pause or from pause to play While in play mode the green play LED will glow and w
42. nd 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 orintegral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 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 liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into he product the product has been exposed to rain
43. o a single track s elapsed time The time mode is changed by the tapping on the TIME BUTTON 5 42 MINUTES METER This meter will display the elapse total or remaining time in minutes The display time will be indirect reference to the current time mode 43 SECONDS METER This meter will display the elapse total or remaining time in seconds The display time will be indirect reference to the current time mode 44 FRAME METER This meter will display the elapse total or frames The displayed frames will be indirect reference to the current time mode 45 PITCH METER This meter displays the pitch percentage being applied to playback by the PITCH SLIDER 21 If the meter read zero regardless of the PITCH SLIDER S 21 position the PITCH 27 function is not activated 46 TIME BAR INDICATOR This bar visually details the time defined in the T ME METER 42 43 amp 44 As with the TIME METER 42 43 amp 44 this bar is also dependent on the selected PRO DJ2FX Instruction Manual Page 12 LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY LCD CONT time function TOTAL REMAIN 50 REMAIN 47 OR ELAPSE 41 This bar will begin to flash when 15 seconds of a track remain and will begin to rapidly flash when three seconds of a track remain The flashing bar is a great visual reminder a track is about to end The flashing bar will function regardless of which time mode the unit is in 47 REMAIN INDICATOR This indicator is in dir
44. oint To use the scroll function you must first be in Pause Mode or Cue Mode Once you are in Pause or Cue mode use your finger tip to turn the JOG WHEEL 14 to scroll through the track figure 9 Turning the wheel in a clockwise direction will advance the frame search and turning the wheel in a counter clockwise direction rewinds the frame search When you use the JOG WHEEL 14 the monitor headphone level function allows you to here what you are scrolling through Once you reach your desired starting point you can set a cue starting point by pressing the PLAY PAUSE BUTTON 19 as in figure 9 Pressing the CUE BUTTON 17 will return the disc to the cue point just set Figure 9 9 SCANNING FAST FORWARD FAST REVERSE This function gives you a fast search through a disk or track To do this turn SHUTTLE WHEEL 15 in clockwise direction for fast forward or counterclockwise for fast reverse You can scan in 6 different forward and 6 different reverse speeds depending on how much you rotate the wheel Figure 10 9 CHANGING THE TIME DISPLAY 42 43 amp 44 TIME BAR 46 The time may be displayed in three different modes Elapsed Remain and Total Remain During normal playback pressing the TIME BUTTON 5 as in figure 11 will change the time display information 42 43 44 amp 46 in the LCD The following is a break down of the time settings and their definitions 1 ELAPSED 41 This details the time in the LCD
45. or water the productdoes not operate normally by following he operating instructions Adjust only those controls hat 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 e Ifthe product has been dropped or damaged in any way e 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 characteristics 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 D EE ANTENNA ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT Fig A GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE
46. plays in the LCD 13 WS C J SE A e e Basi Figure 37 3 SKID COAST ADJUST This button allow you to change the Skid and Coast values With the SKID COAST ADJUST button selected on the SKID value is one second and the COAST value is five seconds With the SKID COAST ADJUST deselected off the SKID value is a 1 2 second and the COAST value is three seconds A yellow LED will indicated on and off functions Hec Figure 37 American Audioe PRO DJ2FX INSTRUCTION MANUAL PAGE 24 BEFORE SWITCHING OFF THE POWER When you have finished using the CD unit and before switching off the power be sure that the disc holder has been closed with the OPEN CLOSE button see figures 7 amp 8 TRAY PROTECTION If tray is not closed after 60 seconds it will close automatically and pause CAUTION DO NOT forcibly close the disc holder when the power is off DO NOT switch off the power when the disc holder is open Switch off the power after the disc holder has been closed with the OPEN CLOSE BUTTON 12 COMPACT DISCS 1 PRECAUTIONS ON HANDLING COMPACT DISCS Compact disc are constructed of the same types of plastic record are To avoid severe damage to you valuable disc please observe the following guide lines Following the these guide lines will ensure long disc life e e e N Do not allow fingerprints oil or dust to get on the surface of the disc If th
47. rican Audio mixers that also feature Fader Q Start control For best results use this feature with two PRO DJ2FX players Connect your PRO DJ2FX s as described in the set up section of this manual After set up is completed load your unit s By moving the mixer s crossfader from left to right you can start and pause your PRO DJ2FX playback functions For Example when using two PRO DJ2FX units and a Fader Q Start mixer 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 will begin to play and player one will return to cue mode When the crossfader is to the right and you move it 20 to the left player one will begin to play and player two will return to its cue point You can create great effects similar to scratching with this feature After storing cue points on each side of the CD player different songs or samples may quickly be recalled by moving the mixer crossfader back and forth New cue points can be easily selected on the PRO DJ2FX player see setting cue points page 13 Q Start control is easy to use and mastering this feature will help you create amazing effects with your music Note For proper Q Start operation be sure your mixers Hamster setting are set to 1 2 Normal Setting b BOP EFFECT The Bop Effect button serves two features First it is a stutter effect creating a sound similar to a sampler
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49. se harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equip ment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equip ment and receiver Connect the unit into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consultthe dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help PRO DJ2FX Instruction Manual Page 3 ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ELECTRICAL 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 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 maintenan
50. the loop will play in reverse once and turn off If the reverse function is turned off at this point the loop will continue in regular play If the OUT EXIT BUTTON 23 is pressed during reverse loop playback mode playback will continue in reverse until the reverse function fuu A D Figure 34 American Audios PRO DJ2FX INSTRUCTION MANUAL e PAGE 22 ADVANCED OPERATIONS FLIP FLOP This feature is kind of auto pilot Flip Flop mode can only function with the use of two PRO DJ2FX units The Flip Flop function may be used with or without an American Audio Q deck mixer you can have one unit begin playback when the other ends You can Flip Flop single tracks the entire disc a combination of the two or you can even Flip Flop your programmed tracks To FLIP FLOP single tracks or programmed tracks 1 Connect your system as described in the set up section on page 6 2 Set your mixer s crossfader to the center position 3 Be sure your two units are single mode S NGLE 51 should be indicated in the LCD 13 4 Load your two PRO DJ2FX with audio disc 5 After they have both cued press the PLAY PAUSE BUTTON 19 on one of your drive to begin playback 000000606600 6 After the first units single track has ended the ae second unit s track will immediately begin play Qu 7989 back Tu 7 FLIP FLOP will continue until you stop it or power pm E
51. ting SEAMLESS LOOP mode has been activated Figure 26 and your stored loop will immediately begin to play Figure 26 14 EDITING A LOOP Please note only the ending point of a loop may be edited a loop may be made shorter or longer Before you can edit your seamless loop you obviously must first have created a seamless loop to edit If you haven t created a SEAMLESS LOOP follow the instructions in step 10 If a SEAMLESS LOOP has already been created press the RELOOP BUTTON 22 to activate vour SEAMLESS LOOP Figure 26 if it is not already playing To edit a loop s ending point 1 Press the OUT EXIT BUTTON 23 to return to normal play from the loops cue point Figure 25 This will disengage the SEAMLESS LOOP and allows you to edit the loops ending point 2 Press the OUT EXIT BUTTON 23 again when you reach your new ending point Figure 25 FOR A SHORTER LOOP Press the OUT EXIT BUTTON 23 at sooner point in the track Figure 25 FOR LONGER LOOP Press the OUT EXIT BUTTON 23 at later point in the track Figure 25 American Audioe PRO DJ2FX INSTRUCTION MANUAL e PAGE 20 BASIC OPERATIONS CONT 15 PROGRAM PLAY This operation allows you to customize your disc playback You may select specific tracks to played and the order they will be played in You may program a maximum of 20 tracks at once and program a single track to played more than once To create a program 1 Be sure a disc is inserted i
52. to American Audioe Products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published eAmerican Audio www americandj com PRO DJ2FX Instruction Manual Page 26 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL System Disc type Dimensions Installation Weight Power supply Power consumption Pitch control range Pitch bend Pitch accuracy Environmental conditions Accessories AUDIO SECTION Quantization Sampling rate Over sampling rate D A conversion Frequency response Output level Load impedance Model American Audios PRO DJ2FX Professional Compact Disc Player Single Tray Leading Digital Compact Disc Audio Player Standard compact discs 5 in 12cm and 3in 8cm discs 3 1 4 4 1 2 H x 8 1 2 W x 10 3 8 L Place on flat surface or mount in flat case 5 3 Lbs 2 4 kgs AC 115v 230v 50 60Hz 14W 8 12 16 16 0 1 Operational temperature 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Operational humidity 25 to 85 RH non condensation Storage temperature 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Dual RCA Cable for left and right channels Control 1 8 miniplug type 3 feet 16 bit linear per channel 44 1 kHz at normal pitch a over sampling 1 bit D A converter it 1 dB 20 Hz to 20 000 KHz 2 0V 1dB 47k ohm or more AUDIO CHARACTERISTICS TEST DISC TCD 782 LOAD 47Kohm ITEM Output level Channel balance Frequency response
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