AMERICAN AUDIO UCD-200 MKII Professional Dual CD USB Player Instruction Manual
- June 17, 2024
- American Audio
Table of Contents
- AMERICAN AUDIO UCD-200 MKII Professional Dual CD USB Player
- Specifications
- Product Usage Instructions
- Model and Serial Number
- ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
- IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- PRODUCT INFORMATION
- SET-UP
- MAIN FEATURES
- GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS
- Liquid crystal display (LCD)
- INTERNAL MENU
- BASIC OPERATIONS
- SeTTING A CUe POINT
- DATABASE BUILDER
- Typical Set Up
- TROUBLESHOOTING
- COMPACT DISCS
- WARRANTY
- SPECIFICATIONS
- FAQ
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
AMERICAN AUDIO UCD-200 MKII Professional Dual CD USB Player
Specifications
- Model: UCD-200 MKII
- Type: Professional Dual CD/USB Player
- Power Supply: AC 120V/60Hz
- Dimensions: 19″ x 3.5″ x 10″ (483 x 89 x 254mm)
- Weight: 9 lbs. (4 kg)
Product Usage Instructions
CD-R Disc Playback Guidelines
To achieve the best CD-R disc playback results, please follow these
guidelines:
- Use high-quality CD-R Audio discs that conform to the standards of the Orange Book 2.
- When recording discs, use a high-quality bit rate of at least 160kbps.
- Record discs at the slowest speed possible (e.g., 2x or 4x speed).
Electrical Safety Precautions
Please adhere to the following electrical safety precautions:
- Handle the power supply cord carefully to avoid damage or deformation, which may cause electric shock or malfunction.
- When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, hold the plug attachment instead of pulling on the cord.
- Avoid placing metal objects or spilling liquid inside the CD player to prevent electric shock or malfunction.
Model and Serial Number
The model and serial numbers for this unit can be found on the rear panel. Please write down these numbers and retain them for future reference.
- Model No.: _____
- Serial No.: _____
Please Note: All specifications and improvements to and in the design of
this unit and this manual are subject to change at any time without any prior
written or published notice.
For service parts visit http://parts.americandj.com
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:
- 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.
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, under Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used by the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the unit to an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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:
- 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 the 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 Audio® dealer.
- Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside the CD player. Electric shock or malfunction may occur.
The serial and model number for this unit is located on the rear panel. Please write down the numbers here and retain them for future reference.
- Model No._____
- Serial No._____
NOTE: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electrical appliances such as radios and tele-visions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.
CAUTION:
- USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE
- THE COMPACT DISC PLAYER SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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, under Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used under the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the unit to an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION: The lightning flash with the 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 a person.
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 THE SERVICE TO YOUR AUTHORIZED AMERICAN AUDIO® SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
WARNING: 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.
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, benzene, 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; 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.
- GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION
- If this product is 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 a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
- 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, and the 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 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 the antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure
- LIGHTNING — For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods, 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 not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines 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.
- 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 – Unplug this 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.
- If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
- If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
- If the product does not operate normally follow 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.
- If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
- When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance — this indicates a need for service.
- 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 result in 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.
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 manufacturer warranty.
- Never plug this unit into 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 safely and stably.
- Disconnect from the 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 surface of the unit.
- 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 Technical Support for further instructions. Third-party lens cleaners are available but not highly recommended. Use of some of these cleaners may damage the pickup lens, be sure to follow extreme caution when using these types of cleaners. This unit has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your unit for any damage. Be sure all accessories needed to operate the unit have arrived intact. In the event, that damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact our toll-free customer support number for further instructions. Please do not return the unit to your dealer without first contacting customer support.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
The UCD-200 MKII carries a ONE-year (365 days) limited warranty. This warranty covers parts and labor. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase and warranty. All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight prepaid and accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number. If the unit is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice. Please contact American Audio® customer support at 800-322-6337 for a R.A. number
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Customer Support: American Audio® provides a toll-free customer support
line, to provide set-up help and to answer any question should you encounter
problems during your setup or initial operation. You may also visit us on the
web at www.americanaudio.us for any comments or
suggestions. For service-related issues please contact American Audio®.
Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific
Standard Time.
- Voice: ( 800) 322-6337
- Fax: 323-582-2941
- E-mail: support@americanaudio.us
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 manufacturer warranty.
In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact customer
support. Please do not return to your dealer without first contacting customer
support.
SET-UP
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Checking the Contents:
Be sure your UCD-200 MKII was shipped with the following:-
- UCD-200 MKII Dual CD/USB player unit.
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- UCD-200 MKII Controller Head Unit
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- Dual Male to Male RCA cable. 1) Warranty card.
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- Operating instructions (this booklet).
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Installing the Units
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- Place your unit on a flat surface or mount it in a secure rack mount case.
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- 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.
- Be sure the player is mounted in a well-ventilated area where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight,
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- Try to place the unit as far as possible from TVs and tuners, as the unit may cause undesirable
interference.
- Try to place the unit as far as possible from TVs and tuners, as the unit may cause undesirable
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Connections
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Be sure the main power is connected last to prevent any electrical damage.
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AUDIO CONNECTIONS: Use the included RCA cable to connect the UCD-200 MKII outputs to the line inputs of a mixer. Never connect a CD player’s output to a mixer’s “phono” inputs.
CAUTION: Be sure to use the supplied control cables. Using a different
type of cable may result in unit damage.
To avoid severe unit damage, be sure the main power is off when connecting the
control cables.
C AUTION: The player will work normally when the main unit is mounted with the front panel within 15 degrees of the vertical plane. If the unit is tilted excessively, discs may not be loaded or unloaded properly. (Figure 1)
CAUTION: The LCD is designed to be clearly visible within the angles shown in Figure 2. Mount the control unit so that the visual angle is within this range.
MAIN FEATURES
- Jog Wheel Pitch Bend (b)
- Single or Continuous Play
- Selectable Time Display
- Auto Cue
- Flip Flop™ (Relay Playback) (c)
- Pitch Control and Bend (+/-4%, +/-8%, or +/-16%, & 100%*)
- Dual USB Slots for MP3 Playback
- 8 Times Over Sampling 1 Bit D/A Converter
- 60 Second Transport Protection (a)
- Pitch Display
- Reads CD and CD-R Media
- Repeat in Single Mode
- 4 Speed Search
- Database Builder
100% Pitch Bend/Pitch Slider is for CDs only
- (a) 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.
- (b) J OG WHEEL PITCH BEND: During normal playback, the jog wheel acts as a momentary pitch bend. Turing the wheel in a clockwise direction will increase the speed and turning the wheel in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the speed.
- (c) FLIP-FLOP™: For FLIP-FLOP™ results you must use both drives. Connect your UCD-200 MKII as described in the set-up section of this manual. This feature will start the next player side once one player side has ended. For example, if drive one is playing and it ends, drive two will instantly begin to play. You may set FLIP-FLOP™ to play track to track or music source device to music source device. For more information on this feature, see FLIP-FLOP™ on.
IMPORTANT SD CARD INFORMATION & SET-UP
SD CARD INFORMATION
- Make sure your SD Card only has MP3 files on it
- Do Not have any other file type on your SD Card; no photo files, etc…
- American Audio SD Players can read SD HC (High Capacity) Cards up to 32GB
PLEASE 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 SD Player.
USB INFORMATION
- Make sure your USB device has only MP3 files on it. There cannot be any other type of files on your USB device, NO photo files, etc…
- If you are using an 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.
- Only supports FAT/FAT32 formatted devices.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS
GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS – REMOTE UNIT
REMOTE CONTROl – FACE (FIGURe 3)
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OPEN/CLOSE (Disc Tray Open/Close) – This button is used to open and close the disc trans-port tray door.
NOTE : When a disc is loaded, the tray will not open unless the unit is in pause or cue mode. -
SOURCE SELECTOR – Press this button to select your desired playback source. Select either CD Player, USB 1, or USB 2. The source indicator LED will light when the selected source is activated.
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TIME – The TIME button is used to change the displayed time values. Time can be displayed as elapsed track time, remaining track time, and total disc remaining time. Total disc remaining time can only be displayed for standard CDs.
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Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) – This high-quality LCD indicates all the functions (play, pause, cue,etc..,), as they occur. This display is viewable at several comfortable angles as described on page 6. The LCD icons will be described in the next section.
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PITCH SLIDER – This slider is used to adjust the playback pitch percentage when the pitch (8) function is activated. The slider is a set adjustment and will remain set until the pitch slider is moved or the pitch (8) function has been turned off. The maximum pitch range of the slider is +/-100%. This adjustment can be made with or without a music source. The pitch adjustment will remain even if a music source has been removed and will reflect on any other music source that is loaded into the unit. That is to say, if you set a +2% pitch on one music source, remove it, and insert another, that music source will also have a +2% pitch. The amount of pitch being applied will be displayed in the LCD (4). Use this slider to match the BPMs of this unit to that of another music source. By changing the pitch of one music source to the other in this way, the beats can be matched.
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SGL/CTN – This button has two functions; it allows the unit’s play mode to change between Single and Continuous and it activates Auto Cue. 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. Press and hold this button for at least 1 second to activate or deactivate AUTO CUE. -
TAP/BPM BUTTON – Press this button to switch between manual BPM and Auto BPM. When in manual
BPM mode, tap this button to the beat of the current track. -
Pitch Button / PITCH PERCENTAGE SELECTOR – This button is used to turn the pitch function on and off and choose the pitch percentage. The pitch percentages to choose from are 4%, 8%, 16%, and 100%.
When all 3 pitch percentage LEDs are lit, a 100% pitch bend is active. To activate the pitch slider press the button for at least 3 seconds. The pitch functions of the Pitch slider (5), will not function without this function being activated. See page 18 for more details. The pitch slider and “+” and “-” pitch bend buttons have a maximum range of +/-100% for CDs only. Memory sticks have a maximum range of +/-16%. -
TRACK/FOLDER SEARCH KNOB – This knob is used to search/scroll through the tracks or folders on an active audio source. The search feature depends on the setting of the FOLDER BUTTON. If you press the knob in and turn it while in track mode, you can skip ahead 10 tracks. Example: if you are at Track #1, pressing the knob and turning it clockwise will skip you to Track #11. If you press the knob and turn it clockwise again, it will skip to Track #21. If there are not that many tracks, it will go back to Track #1.
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FOLDER/TRACK BUTTON – This button is used to toggle between folders and tracks. When the LED of the FOLDER BUTTON is lit, the player is in FOLDER search mode. Hold the FOLDER BUTTON down for at least 2 seconds to activate and deactivate the REPEAT function.
Hold the button down for at least 2 seconds to activate and deactivate the REPEAT function.- REPEAT ON: All the tracks in the current folder will play track by track until the repeat function is deactivated.
- REPEAT OFF: All the tracks in the device will play in normal mode.
- SINGLE REPEAT: The current playing track will play continuously.
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IN, OUT, & RELOOP
IN BUTTON – “cue ON THE FLY” – This function allows you to set a CUE POINT (see CUE POINT ) without music interruption (“on the fly”). This button also sets the starting point of a loop (see LOOP).
Out Button – This button is used to set the ending point of a loop. A loop is started by pressing the INBUTTON 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.
RELOOP BUTTON – If a LOOP has been made (see setting a LOOP on page 20), but the Player is not actively in LOOP mode (a loop is not playing), pressing the RELOOP button will instantly reactivate the LOOP mode.
To exit the loop, press the LOOP OUT BUTTON. -
RELAY BUTTON – This button is activated Flip-Flop™ mode. See page 21 for more information.
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PITCH BEND BUTTONS (-) PITCH BEND – The (-) pitch bend function creates a momentary “Slow Down” in the pitch speed (Beats per minute – BPM) when the pitch (8) function is activated. This function allows the beats between two CDs or any other music source to match. This is a momentary function. When the button is depressed the pitch speed will automatically return to the Pitch slider’s (5) selected pitch. Holding down this button will give a maximum of -100% pitch. Be sure to remember that this function is a momentary pitch adjustment, for a more precise adjustment use the Pitch slider (5) to match the BPMs with another playing music source. (+) PITCH BEND – The (+) pitch bend function creates a momentary “BUMP” in the pitch speed (Beats per minute – BPM) when the pitch (8) function is activated. This function allows the beats between two CDs or any other music source to match. This is a momentary function. When the button is depressed the pitch speed will automatically return to the Pitch slider’s (5) selected pitch. Holding down this button will give a maximum of +100% pitch. Be sure to remember that this function is a momentary pitch adjustment, for a more precise adjustment use the Pitch slider (5) to match the BPMs with another playing music source.
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TEMPO LOCK FUNCTION – This button activates the TEMPO LOCK function. This function allows 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 slowedtoo much. -
SEARCH BUTTONS
This search button allows you to quickly scan backward through a track.
This search button allows you to quickly scan forwards through a track. -
PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON – Each press of the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON causes the operation to change from play to pause or from pause to play. While in play mode the green play LED will glow, and while in pause mode the green play LED will flash.
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CUE – Pressing the CUE button during playback immediately pauses playback and returns the track to the last set cue point. The red CUE BUTTON LED will glow when the unit is in cue mode The LED will also flash every time a new CUE POINT is set. The CUE button can also be held down to momentarily play music. When you release the CUE button it instantly returns to the last set CUE POINT.
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JOG WHEEL MODE BUTTON –
VINYL MODE – In this mode the scratch effect is active. Use the jog wheel to simulate the scratch effect.
CDJ MODE – In this mode, the scratch effect is deactivated the jog wheel can be used to pitch bend during playback and frame search in pause mode. -
JOG WHEEL – The jog wheel serves three 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 jog wheel also works as a momentary pitch bend during playback. Turning the wheel clockwise will increase the pitch percentage up to 100%, and turning the wheel in the counter-clockwise direction will decrease the pitch percentage up to -100%. The pitch bend will be determined on how fast you turn the wheel.
- C. The jog wheel is also used to simulate the scratch effect. See JOG WHEEL MODE BUTTON (18). REMOTE CONTROL – REAR (FIGURE 4)
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REMOTE JACK – Connect the supplied 8 pin and cable from this jack to the player’s remote connector. This will allow you to control the player’s functions.
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UNIT 1 CONTROL START JACK – Connect the supplied mini-plug from the control start jack on the rear of the unit to the control out jack of a compatible mixer. This will enable the “Q-Start” function.
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UNIT 2 CONTROL START JACK – Connect the supplied mini-plug from the control start jack on the rear of the unit to the control out jack of a compatible mixer. This will enable the “Q-Start” function.
PLAYER UNIT – FACE (FIGURE 5) -
DRIVE 1 TRANSPORT TRAY – This tray is used to load and unload a compact disc into the drive 1 mechanism. The tray is opened and closed by pressing the DRIVE 1 OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON (25). Never attempt to force the transport tray open or close when the power is turned off.
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USB PORT – This is the USB port where you can insert a USB stick, USB SD Card reader, or compatible external hard drive for playback. Very IMPORTANT: Please see PAGe 7 FOR DeTAIlS ReGARDING/USING USB DeVICeS.
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DRIVE 1 OPEN/CLOSE (Transport Tray Open/Close) – This button is used to open and close the drive 1 transport tray.
NOTE: When a disc is already loaded in the transport tray, the tray will not open unless the unit is in pause or cue mode. -
POWER SWITCH – This switch is used to control the unit’s main power. A red LED directly above the power switch will glow to indicate main power is active.
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DRIVE 2 OPEN/CLOSE (Transport Tray Open/Close) – This button is used to open and close the drive 2 transport tray. NOTE: When a disc is already loaded in the transport tray, the tray will not open unless the unit is in pause or cue mode.
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DRIVE 2 TRANSPORT TRAY – This tray is used to load and unload a compact disc into the drive 2 mechanism. The tray is opened and closed by pressing the DRIVE 2 OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON (27). Never attempt to force the transport tray open or close when the power is turned off.
PLAYER UNIT – REAR (FIGURE 6) -
DRIVE 1 AUDIO OUT R & L – These jacks send a left and right analog mono output signal. Use these jacks to send standard audio to a mixer or receiver. The red-colored jack represents the right channel’s output and the white jack represents the left channel’s output.
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REMOTE JACK – Connect the supplied 8-pin cable from this jack to the remote control’s connector. This will allow you to control the player’s functions with the remote unit.
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USB PORT – This is the USB port where you can insert a USB stick, USB SD Card reader, or compatible external hard drive for playback
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DRIVE 2 AUDIO OUT R & L – These jacks send a left and right analog mono output signal. Use these jacks to send standard audio to a mixer or receiver. The red-colored jack represents the right channel output and the white jack represents the left channel output.
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POWER CONNECTOR – This is the main power connection. Only use the supplied polarized power cord. Use of any other power may result in severe damage to the unit. Be sure the local power matches the unit’s required power.
Liquid crystal display (LCD)
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CUE Indicator – This indicator will glow when the unit is in CUE mode and will flash every time a new CUE POINT is set.
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FOLDER Display – This indicates which folder you are in.
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Time bar indicator – This bar visually details the time defined in the time meter (37). As with the time meter (37), this bar is also dependent on the selected time function Remain, elapsed, or Total remain. 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.
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TIME METER – These indicators will detail the current Minutes, Seconds, and Frames. The meter will display either the elapsed, remaining, or total remaining time of a track or the entire disc. The display time will depend on the selected time function. The selected time function will be displayed above the TIME METER as either TOTAL REMAINING, Remaining track time, or Ela passed track name.
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BPM meter – This meter will display the BPM of the current track.
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Pitch meter – This meter displays the pitch percentage being applied to playback by the pitch slider (5). If the meter reads zero regardless of the pitch slider’s (5) position, the pitch (8) function is not activated.
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TEMPO LOCK – This will indicate the Tempo Lock function is active.
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LOOP/RELOOP indicator – The LOOP indicator will appear when a loop is ready to be engaged. The RELOOP indicator will flash when a loop is engaged.
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Auto cue – This will indicate if the Auto Cue is on or off. Press and hold the SGL/CTN (12) for 1 sec. to turn the Auto Cue function on and off. The unit’s Auto Cue function will automatically set the cue point at the beginning of each track.
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Character display – This will display the name of the track and/or folder when an MP3 disc with compatible ID3 tags is loaded into the unit.
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total /remain/Elapsed indicator – When the total remaining is indicated in the LCD Display (4) the time meter will show the total disc remaining time. When REMAIN is indicated the time meter will show the current track’s remaining time. When ELAPSED is indicated the time meter will show the current track’s elapsed time.
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REPEAT INDICATOR – This indicates the unit is in repeat play mode, the unit will continue to play all tracks in a selected folder until the mode is deactivated. To activate REPEAT mode, press the
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Single indicator – This indicates the unit is in single-play mode, the unit will play a single track and return to CUE mode. If the SINGLE indicator is not displayed the unit is in continuous mode.
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Track indicator – This double-digit indicator details a current track. The number displayed in the track indicator is a direct reference to a track being selected for programming or a track in play,pause, or cue mode.
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PLAY INDICATOR – The “PLAY” indicator will glow when the unit is in play mode.
INTERNAL MENU
Hold the TIME BUTTON for 3 seconds to enter the internal menu. Turn the TRACK KNOB to scroll through the different menus and press the TRACK KNOB to enter the corresponding submenu. Turn TRACK KNOB to change the submenus and press TIME BUTTON to memorize your settings in any operating mode and exit the menu.
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Playlist – Normal / Title/ Artist / Album/ Genre
Normally the unit will read your USB devices in order of folder name and file names in folders. Title, Artist, Album, and Genre will use your last built database file when scrolling through the selected database in alphabetical order. When new files are added it is necessary to build a new database for the MP3 files to read in any mode described. -
Sensitivity – Touch Wheel Sensitivity Adjustment (Adjustment range is -20~+20.)
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Sleep Time – No sleep, 5~120 min
Set the time the player takes to enter sleep mode. When in sleep mode, the player will either read sleep or ZZZZZ on the LCD screen. -
Line Setup – MODE= 1~3(Line mode)
Dis=0.5~12.0 sec. (LINE NAME start/stop time adjustment)
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Bit rate – Display ON/OFF
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Version – CON:XX (Control version)
- DSP: XX (DSP version)
- SER: XX (Servo version)
Displays the firmware version.
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Load Default – Press TRACK Knob to enter load defaults. (LCDs “Load OK”.)
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Exit & Save – Exit & Save setting to next power on (LCDs “Saving”.)
This will save all changes if changes are not saved the unit will revert to the last saved changes on power off. Press the TRACK knob to fast exit & save in any operating mode.
NOTE:
SLEEP TIME: The CD player automatically shuts off the transport and laser
after about 15 minutes when in pause or cue mode). This extends the life of
your motor drive and laser. During sleep mode the display shows the word
“SLEEP”. To wake up the player, just press the cue or play button, the display
turns to normal and is ready to receive instructions. You can enter the Sleep
Time menu to adjust sleep time, range is 5~120 minutes.
- SAVE: PITCH ON/OFF, PITCH RANGE, SGL/CTN, AUTO CUE, TIME MODE, KEY LOCK, SENSITIVITY, DISPLAY/SCROLL TIME/JOG MODE.
- DEFAULTS: PITCH (ON), PITCH RANGE (8%), PLAY MODE(CTN), AUTO CUE(ON), TIME MODE(REMAIN), KEY LOCK(OFF), SENSITIVITY(0), BIT RATE(Disp. ON), REPEAT MODE (OFF), PLAYLIST(NORMAL), SLEEP TIME (15 min), LINE SETUP(model 1), DISPLAY(1 sec), RUN TIME(150msec)
BASIC OPERATIONS
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 (1) to open or close the disc tray. Pressing the
PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (16), will also automatically close the tray if it is open
and immediately cue any CD that is in it. If the transport tray is left open
for more than 60 seconds it will close automatically to prevent accidental
damage to the transport. Again if a CD is left in the transport tray it will
immediately cue to the first song. The disc trays cannot be opened during
playback to prevent playback from being interrupted if the OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON
(1) is pressed accidentally. Stop playback, then press the OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON
(1) to open the trays.
Loading discs
The UCD-200 MKII can play both 3-inch (8 cm) and 5-inch (12 cm) compact discs
(CD’s). Odd-shaped and oval CDs 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 8), and when using 3-inch/8 cm
discs, place them securely in the inner guides (figure 9).
CAUTION:
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Never insert any foreign objects in the disc tray.
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NEVER attempt to insert more than one disc in the disc tray at a time.
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NEVER force the transport tray open or closed when the power is off, as this may result in malfunction and damage the transport system.
Loading /EJECTING AN USB Device
The UCD-200 MKII can only read SDHC (High Capacity) Cards up to 32GB. The
file format is MP3 only. When connecting a USB stick, USB card reader, or
external hard drive make sure you are correctly lined up with the USB port and
gently insert the USB connection. To disconnect a USB drive, stop playback and
“pull out” the USB connection. Please see page 7 for USB information.
CAUTION: NEVER remove a USB device while in PLAY mode.
Selecting your audio source
- Select your desired audio source using the SOURCE SELECTOR BUTTON (2). This button lets you toggle between either CD Player 1 or 2 depending on the side you are using, USB port 1 and USB port 2.
- This selector lets you choose which source will play on either side. The LEDs will verify which source is active. The different sources can only be selected while in PAUSE mode.
Selecting Trac ks
- Select a desired track by using TRACK KNOB (9). Rotate the TRACK KNOB (9) clockwise to select the next track, or rotate the knob counter-clockwise to select the previous track. You may turn and hold the TRACK
- KNOB (9) to change tracks continuously at a higher speed. When you are using the TRACK KNOB (9) 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.
STARTING, PAUSING, & STOPPING PLAYBACK
- Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button (16) with a music source device activated will immediately start playback.
- The point at which playback starts (cue point) will automatically be stored in the memory as the cue point. The unit will return to this cue point (the point at which playback started) when the CUE button (17) is pressed.
- Pausing temporarily stops playback. Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button (16) changes the operating mode between play and pause.
BASIC OPERATIONS
to stop playback:
- Press the PLAY/PAUSE button (16) during playback to pause at that point.
- Press the CUE button (17) during playback to return the track to it’s last cue point.
SeTTING A CUe POINT
”Cueing” is the action of preparing for playback. The unit is designed to automatically cue at the first audible signal on the first track of a disc when a disc is inserted. If a track is selected before a disc is inserted, the unit will automatically cue to the first audible signal for the selected track. You may press the IN BUTTON (11) on the fly (while the disc is playing). This will set a CUE Point without music interruption. Pressing the CUE BUTTON (17) will now return you to this exact point.
CHANGING THe TIMe DISPlAy (37)/TIMe BAR (36)
The time may be displayed in three different modes; Elapsed, Remain, and
Total Remain. During normal playback, pressing the TIME BUTTON (3), will
change the time display information (37) in the LCD (4). The following is a
breakdown of the time settings and their definitions:
- TOTAL REMAIN – This details the time in the LCD as the current CD’s total remaining time.
- REMAIN – This details the time in the Lcd as the current track’s remaining running time.
- ELAPSED – This details the time in the Lcd as the current track’s elapsed running time.
TIME BAR INDICATOR – The time bar in the LCD (4) visually details the time defined in the TIME METER (37). This bar is also dependent on the selected time function REMAIN, ELAPSED, or TOTAL REMAIN. 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.
PITCH ADJUSTMENTS
This function will increase or decrease the playback speed or “PITCH,” of a
track. The maximum pitch bend percentage allowed is +/-100% for CD tracks and
+/-16% for USB mp3s. The pITch sLIdER (8) 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.
Activating the Pitch Slider (5): To activate the PITCH SLIDER (5), turn the pitch function on. Press the PITCH BUTTON (8) to turn on the pitch function, when the pitch function is activated a LED will begin to glow. If the pitch function is not activated the PITCH SLIDER (5) will not function .
Using the Pitch Slider Percentage Selector (8) : You may choose a pitch operating range at any time. To change the operating range be sure the pitch function is turned on, see Figure 10. The pitch percentage can be changed between +/-4%, +/-8%, +/-16%, and 100%. 4% will allow the least amount of pitch manipulation and 100% will allow the most amount of pitch manipulation. To adjust the different values, press the pITch ON/Off BuTTON (8) and Tap on the % BuTTON (8) until your desired value is reached. The LED of the % BuTTON (8); is glowing red for 4%, glowing yellow for 8%, or glowing amber for 16%, and all LEDs glowing for 100%.
PITCH BeND:
This function will momentarily increase or decrease a track’s playback
speed. There are two ways to operate this function with the (-) & (+) PITCH
BUTTONS (13) or with the JOG WHEEL (19). The maximum pitch bend percentage
allowed is +/- 16%. The pitch bend function will work in conjunction with the
PITCH slide (5) pitch setting.
PITCH BeND BUTTONS (14):
The (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (13) will provide a speed bump and the (-) PITCH
BEND BUTTON (13) will provide a slowdown. The maximum range of the PITCH BEND
BUTTONS is 100%. 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 (13) is held down continuously, the speed will increase and will
continue to increase until reaches a maximum of 16% speed gain.
When you release the (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (13) the speed will automatically return to its previous speed.
JOG WHeel (19):
The JOG WHEEL (19) will temporarily bend the pitch if a track is in play
mode Rotating the wheel in a clockwise direction will increase your track
pitch and rotating the wheel in a counter-clockwise direction will slow your
track pitch. The speed you rotate the JOG WHEEL (19) will determine pitch bend
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Creating and playing a Loop
A loop is a sound loop that plays continuously. 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.
LOOP EDITING
The UCD-200 MKII allows you to edit loops on the fly by pressing the IN and
OUT BUTTONS. By pressing the IN BUTTON at your desired point you can move your
loop “in” point forward. Pressing the OUT BUTTON will exit the loop.
You can also edit the loop by pressing the RELOOP BUTTON. Press this button
for about 2 seconds, the LCD screen will display the time of your “out” point.
You can now use the JOG WHEEL to fine-tune your loop and “out” point. Turning
the JOG WHEEL clockwise will move your “out” point forward, lengthening your
loop. Turning the JOG WHEEL counter-clockwise will move your “out” point
backward, shorting your loop.
“FLIP-FLOP’ (RELAY) CONNECTION AND SET UP
RELAY (FLIP-FLOP™)
This feature is a kind of “auto-pilot.” “Flip-Flop™” mode can only function
with both drives of the UCD-200 MKII. With “Flip-Flop™” you can have one drive
begin playback when the other ends. You can “Flip Flop™” single tracks, or
entire music source device.
- Load disc drives with audio discs or connect USB.
- Press the RELAY BUTTON (12), and the LED above the RELAY BUTTON will light up letting you know that Flip-Flop™ mode has been activated. Press the SGL/CTN BUTTON (6) to choose between SINGLE mode or CONTINUOUS mode.
- After they have both cued, press the PLAY/PAUSE playback.
- If you have the player set to SINGLE mode, the first single track will play and after it has ended the second track will immediately begin playback. If the player is set to CONTINUOUS mode, the first music source will play all the way through, and then after it has ended the second music source will start.
- FLIP FLOP™ will continue until you stop it or power is interrupted.
- To deactivate Flip-Flop™ mode, press the RELAY BUTTON again.
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 The device includes 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.
database builder (PC Only )
To open the database builder, “click” on your start menu, then programs,
then American Audio, Da-tabase Builder. To build a database your hard drive
must FAT formatted.
How to format your memory device
- Select your desired device in the drop-down menu.
- Click Format, on the modes in the left column.
- Click Format. For best results set the cluster size to Auto.
How to create a database file.
- Select your desired device.
- Select Build Database in the left column.
- Click Build.
Errors
- Failed to Open Device: Your drive is a non-supported format.
- File Error: This is due to the MP3 file not having an identified ID3 tag.
Windows 7/Vista may warn you according to your security settings. Select Allow if you wish to install the database builder program.
Typical Set Up
SET UP
TROUBLESHOOTING
Disc Read Error| The disc is unable to read in the CD drive, make sure that the disc is clean and not scratched. If the problem continues try a different CD, make sure that the CD is CDA or MP3 format.
If the disc takes over 20 seconds or more to read the CD lens will stop reading, this means the disc TOC was unreadable. Try another disk or clean the troubled disc.
If problems continue with CD drives call American Dj service.
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USB 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 UCD-100/200 MKII you may need an external power supply. Contact
your device manufacture 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.
Music files not found in USB device or Data base| -Make sure that the file is an MP3 file.
– If it does not show up on the database modes ( album; artist; etc) use the database builder to update you library.
File Error when building dB file| Remove the file that cause the database builder to stop and try again, if problem continues remove the folder and try again.
BEFORE SWITCHING OFF THE POWER
- When you have finished using the CD unit, and before switching off the power, be sure that the disc holder has been closed with the OPEN/CLOSE button.
- TRAY PROTECTION: If tray is not closed after 60 seconds, it will close automatically and pause. CAUTION: dO NOT forcibly close the disc holder when the power is off.
DO NOT switch off the power when the disc holder is open. Switch off the power after the disc holder has been closed with the OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON.
COMPACT DISCS
PRECAUTIONS ON HANDLING COMPACT DISCS
Compact discs are constructed of the same types of plastic records are. To
avoid severe damage to your valuable disc please observe the following
guidelines. Following these guide lines will ensure a long disc life.
- Do not allow fingerprints, oil or dust to get on the surface of the disc. If the disc is dirty, wipe it off with a soft dry cloth.
- Do not use benzene, thinner, water, record spray, electrostatic-proof chemicals, or silicone-treated cloths to clean discs.
- Always handle discs carefully to prevent damaging the surface; in particular when removing a disc from the jewel case.
- Do not bend the disc.
- Do not apply heat.
- Do not enlarge the hole in the center of the disc.
- Do not write on the label (printed side) with a hard-tipped implement such as a pencil or ballpoint 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 it 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.
WARRANTY
1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
- A. American Audio® hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, American Audio® products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for 1 year (365 days) from the date of purchase. This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America, including possessions and territories. It is the owner’s responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence, at the time service is sought.
- B. for warranty service, send the product only to the American Audio® factory. All shipping charges must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are within the terms of this warranty, American Audio® will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be shipped in its original package. No accessories should be shipped with the product. If any accessories are shipped with the product, American Audio® shall have no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to any such accessories, nor for the safe return thereof.
- c. This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed; if the product is modified in any manner which American Audio® concludes, after inspection, affects the reliability of the product; if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the American Audio® factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by Ameri-can Audio®; if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as outlined in the instruction manual.
- d. This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include maintenance, cleaning, or periodic check-ups. during the period specified above, American Audio® will replace defective parts at its expense and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor because of defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of American Audio®under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof, including parts, at the sole discretion of American Audio®. All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after January 1, 1990, and bear identifying marks to that effect.
- E. American Audio® reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements upon its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured.
- f. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made to any accessory supplied with the products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, all implied warranties made by American Audio® in connection with this product, including warranties of merchantability or fitness, are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above. And no warranties, whether expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness, shall apply to this product after said period has expired. The consumer’s and or dealer’s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above; and under no circumstances shall American Audio® be liable for any loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this product.
- G. This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to American Audio® products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published.
SPECIFICATIONS
MP3 FORMAT
Disc Format | Applicable file extensions | mp3. MP3. mP3. Mp3 |
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ISO9660 | Max. 63 characters | |
Joliet | Max. 63 characters | |
CD-ROM sector format | mode-1 only | |
Max. number of Folders | 255 | |
Max. number of files | Max. 999 files (* note #1) | |
USB Format | File System | FAT 12/16/32 |
Applicable file extensions | mp3. MP3. mP3. Mp3 | |
Max. number of Folders | 999 | |
Max. number of files | Max. 999 files | |
MP3 Format | 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.
| 32/40/48/56/80/96/112/128/160/192/
224/256/320 kbps Xing/VBRI VBR
MPEG 2 Layer 3 standard (ISO/IEC 13818-3), which provides for similar coding at sampling rates of 16,
22.05 and 24 kHz.
| 32/40/48/56/64/80/96/112/144/160
Kbps Xing/VBRI VBR
MPEG 2.5 Layer 3 standard, which provides for similar coding at sampling rates of 8, 11.025, and 12
kHz.
| 32/40/48/56/64/80/96/112/144/160
Kbps Xing/VBRI VBR
Disc Writing Method| Disc at Once and Track at Once|
Multi-Session| If the 1st session is CDDA, you can playback Only the CDDA
track, If the 1st
session is MP3, you can playback only MP3 file.
©American Audio®
A Division of the American DJ® Group of Companies American Audio® World
Headquarters: 6122 S. Eastern Ave.
FAQ
- Q: What type of CDs should I use for optimal playback?
- A: We recommend using high-quality CD-R Audio discs that conform to the standards of the Orange Book 2 for the best playback results.
- Q: What is the recommended bit rate for recording discs?
- A: It is recommended to use a high-quality bit rate of at least 160kbps when recording discs.
- Q: Can I adjust or repair the compact disc player myself?
- A: No, the compact disc player should only be adjusted or repaired by properly qualified service personnel.
CONTACT
- Los Angeles, CA 90040 USA
- Tel: 323-582-2650
- Fax: 323-582-2610
- Web: www.americanaudio.us
- E-mail: info@AmericanAudio.us