UCD-100 MKII CD/USB MP3 PLAYER Operating Instructions American Audio® 6122 S. Eastern Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90040 Rev.
CONTENTS safety precautions........................................................................................................................3 Electrical safety precautions.................................................................................................4 PRODUCT INFORMATION.....................................................................................................................5 CUSTOMER SUPPORT................................................................................
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. 2. To avoid electric shock, do not open the top cover when the unit is plugged in.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK).
PRODUCT INFORMATION I. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the CD Player is operated. The safety and operating instructions should be saved for future reference. 2. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the Player and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 3. Water and Moisture - The player should not be used near water - for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, etc. 4.
Unpacking Every UCD-100 MKII 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 player for any damage and be sure all equipment necessary to operate the player has arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact our toll free customer support number for further instructions.
Set-UP 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 a SD Card via USB SD Card reader, you must remove the USB SD Card reader first to change SD Card's. Please do not remove the SD Card from the USB SD Card reader while the USB card reader is still connected to the unit. • Only supports FAT/FAT32 formatted devices.
Functions and Controls 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 10 19 18 23 24 25 26 27 22 38 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 28 21 20 29 30 31 32 37 36 35 34 33 A. Front panel controls 1. Transport Tray - This tray is used to load and unload a compact disc into the drive mechanism. The tray is opened and closed by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button (3). Never attempt to force the transport tray open or closed when the power is turned off. 2.
Functions and Controls for at least 2 seconds to enter the internal menu. Use the FOLDER/TRACK KNOB (14) to scroll through the internal menu. 6. 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. 7.
Functions and Controls 13. SEARCH BUTTONS This search button allows you to quickly scan backwards through a track. This search button allows you to quickly scan forwards through a track. 14. FOLDER/TRACK BUTTON & FOLDER/TRACK KNOB - This button is used to toggle the FOLDER/TRACK KNOB between folder and track search. The FOLDER/TRACK KNOB also activates and deactivates recording. When the LED of the FOLDER BUTTON is lit, the player is in FOLDER search mode.
Functions and Controls whenever possible. 22. USB PORT 2 - This is USB port 2 where you can insert your USB device to play Mp3 files. 23. POWER CONNECTION - This is the main power connection. Only use the supplied polarized power cord. Use of any power cord may result in severe damage to the unit. Be sure the local power source matches the units’ required power. C. LCD Display 24. CUE Indicator - This indicator will glow when the unit is in CUE mode and will flash every time a new CUE POINT is set. 25.
Functions and Controls - Remote 54 39 53 40 41 42 52 51 50 43 44 48 45 46 49 47 The Max. Range of the remote is 20ft. The beam can be affected by the angle, always aim the remote directly to the IR receiver. 39. 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 activate. You can also use this button to record a demo from the current playing track. 40.
Functions and Controls - Remote (+) PITCH BEND - The (+) pitch bend function creates a momentary “BUMP” in the pitch speed (Beats per minute - BPM) when the pitch (10) function is activated. 45. key lock - This button is used to toggle the Master Tempo function on and off. 46. record - This button is activate and deactivate recording. 47. mute button - This button is used to mute playback. 48. volume control buttons - These buttons are used to adjust the volume of internal attenuator. 49.
Basic Operation 1. Opening and Closing the Disc Tray This is an electronic operation and can only work when the power is on. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button (3) to open or close the disc tray. Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button (15), 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.
Basic Operation 3. Loading USB DEVICE The UCD-100 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. Figure 4 4.
Basic Operation 6. STARTING PLAYBACK Insert an audio CD as describe on the previous page (loading discs). Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button (15) with an audio CD inserted will immediately start playback. The point at which playback starts (cue point) will automatically be stored in the memory as the cue point. The unit will return to this cue point (the point at which playback started) when the CUE button (16) is pressed. Figure 7 7.
Basic Operation 9. Auto cue ”Cueing” is the action of preparing for playback. The unit is designed to automatically cue at the first audible signal on the first 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. 10. Setting Cue Points A cue point is the exact point playback will begin when the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (15) is pressed. A cue point may be created anywhere on a disc or in a track.
Basic Operation 11. Setting output volume level This function lets you set the output volume level. Press the track knob (14) and press either the (-) PItch bend button or the (+) pitch button (11) depending on if you want to raise or lower the volume. Figure 13 12. Changing the time display (26)/Time bar (27): The time may be displayed in three different modes; Total Remain, Remain, and Elapsed.
Basic Operation 13. 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 track’s and +/-16% for USB mp3’s. The pitch SLIDER (8) is used to decrease or increase the playback pitch. If the slider is move up (towards the top of the unit) the pitch will decrease, if the slider is moved down (towards the bottom of the unit) the pitch will increase.
Basic Operation 14. Pitch BEND This function will momentarily increase or decrease a tracks playback speed using the (-) & (+) pitch buttons (11). The maximum pitch bend percentage allowed is +/-16%. The pitch bend function will work in conjunction with the Pitch slider (8) pitch setting. For example, if the pitch slider (8) is set to a 2% pitch gain the pitch bending process will begin at 0% and will continue to the maximum of -/+16%.
Basic Operation 15. 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. 1) Press PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (15) to activate playback mode. Figure 21 2) Press the in Button (17). This will set the starting point of the SEAMLESS LOOP (figure 22). The IN Button (17) will blink.
Basic Operation 16. Recording This function will allow you to record to a USB stick. Insert a USB stick into the front USB slot. Insert your desired CD. Press and hold the TRACK/FOLDER SEARCH KNOB then press TAP BPM button. "RECORD" should scroll across the LCD screen and the USB source LED will begin to flash. At this point find your desired track or folder and press play. When you are done recording, deactive the record feature the same way you activated it. ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.
Internal Menu Hold TIME BUTTON for 3 seconds to enter the internal menu. Turn 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. 1. Playlist – Normal / Title/ Artist / Album/ Genre Normally the unit will read your USB devices in order of folder name and file names in folders.
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 a database management software that enables you to search for your files by Title, Artist, Album, and Genre. Installation: Refer to the following figures for installing database management software on your computer.
database builder (PC Only) To open the database builder, “click” on your start menu, then programs, then American Audio, Database Builder. To build a database your hard drive must FAT formatted. Drive Selector: Select your desired drive to format or build a database file. Build database file on memory device. Format the selected source. Note: Make sure that all files are backed up prior to formatting your device. How to format your memory device. 1. Select your desired device in the drop down menu. 2.
database builder Errors: 1. Failed to Open Device: Your drive is a non supported format. 2. File Error: This is due to MP3 file not have a 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. ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.
troublshooting 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.
POWER DOWN • 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.
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 a period of 1 Year (365 days) from the date of purchase. This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America, including possessions and territories.
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Player System: Disc type: Dimensions: Installation: Weight: Power supply: Power consumption: Pitch control range: Pitch bend: Pitch accuracy: Environmental conditions: Model: American Audio® UCD-100 MKII - Professional Compact Disc/USB Single Tray Front Loading, Digital Compact Disc/Mp3/USB Audio Player. Standard compact discs (5 in / 12cm and 3in/8cm discs) 3.5” H x 19” W x 11” D / 482W x 88.8H x 270.5D mm Place on flat surface or mount in flat case 9.04 Lbs. / 4.
SPECIFICATIONS Object lens drive system 2 dimensional parallel drive Tracking detection 3 spot beam detection Optical source Semiconductor laser Wave length 780nm NOTES: The specifications are subject to change to any improvement by negotiations in advance. The parts are subject to change to any improvement within the range of the specifications. MP3 FORMAT Disc Format USB Format MP3 Format Disc Writing Method Applicable file extensions ISO9660 Joliet CD-ROM sector format Max. number of Folders Max.
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