LET UNLESS THE
BLADES CAN BE CAREFULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER RACK.
THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICE TO YOUR
AUTHORIZED AMERICAN DJ AUDIO DEALER.
The lightning flash with an arrow triangular
symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous volt-
age within the products enclosure, and may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock.
CAUTION:
1. Handle the power supply cord carefully. Do not
damage or deform; it may cause electric shock
or malfunction when used. Hold plug attach
ment when removing from wall outlet. Do not
pull on the cord.
2. To avoid electric shock, do not open the top
cover when the unit is plugged in. If problems
occur with the unit, call your local American DJ
AUDIO dealer.
3. Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside
the CD player. Electric shock or malfunction
may occur.
Please record and retain the model name and
serial number from your rating label.
Model No.______________________________
Serial No.______________________________
Line Voltage Selection
(for multiple voltage model only)
The desired voltage may be set with
the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch
on the rear panel (using a screwdriver).
Do not twist the VOLTAGE SELECTOR
switch with excessive force as this may
cause damage.
If the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch does
not move smoothly, please contact a
qualified service technician.
NOTE:
This CD player uses a semiconductor laser. It is
recommended for use in a room at the following
temperature: 41F - 95F / 5C - 35C
CAUTION:
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPO-
SURE.
THE COMPACT DISC PLAYER SHOULD NOT BE
ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT
PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
IMPORTANT SAFETY ITEMS FOR U.S.A. &
CANADA MODEL ONLY
The exclamation point triangular symbol is
intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (ser-
vicing) instructions in the user manual
accompanying the CD player.
CAUTION
Do not open -
risk of electric shock
VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch
115V
230V
FUSE
FUSE
American DJ
®
AUDIO DCD-PRO500 INSTRUCTION MANUAL PAGE 2 I. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the CD
Player is operated.
2. Save Instructions - The safety and operating
instructions should be saved for future
reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the CD Player
and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and user
instructions should be followed.
5. Water and Moisture - The player should not
be used near water - for example, near a bath
tub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a
wet basement or near a swimming pool, etc.
6. Ventilation - The CD Player should be situated
so that its location or position does not interfere
with its proper ventilation. For example, the
CD player should not be situated on a bed,
sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the
ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in
installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that
may impede the flow of air through the
ventilation openings.
7. 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.
8. Power Sources - The CD player should be
connected to a power supply only of the type
described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the CD Player.
9. Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should
be taken so that the grounding or polarization
means of an appliance is not defeated.
10. 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 CD Player.
11. Cleaning - The CD Player should be cleaned
only as recommended by the manufacturer.
12. Non-use Periods - The power cord of the
CD Player should be unplugged from the outlet
when left unused for a long period of time.
13. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken
so that objects do not fall and liquids are not
spilled into the enclosure through openings.
14. Damage Requiring Service - The Player
should be serviced by qualified service
personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has
been damaged.
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been
spilled into the CD Player.
C. The CD Player has been exposed to rain
or water.
D. The CD Player does not appear to operate
normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance.
E. The CD Player has been dropped, or the
enclosure damaged.
15. Servicing - The user should not attempt to
service the CD Player beyond that described
in the operating instructions. All other servicing
should be referred to qualified service
personnel.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
American DJ
®
AUDIO DCD-PRO500 INSTRUCTION MANUAL PAGE 3 1. Checking the Contents
Check that the carton contains the following items:
1)
Main unit
2)
Control unit
3)
Operating instructions ( this booklet)
4)
Two sets of RCA cables.
5)
Two Control cords (6 feet / 1.8 meters)
2. Installing the Units
Mount the units onto your console or rack with 19" EIA rack rails.
CAUTION:
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)
3. Connections
1)
Turn off the POWER switch.
2)
Connect the RCA pin cables to the inputs on your mixer.
3)
Connect the control cables to the REMOTE connector on the main unit.
CAUTION:
Be sure to use the supplied control cables. Using another type of cable may result in damage.
Be sure the power is off when connecting the control cables. Otherwise the units may not work properly.
The control panel's LCDs are 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.
PREPARATIONS
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
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AUDIO DCD-PRO500 INSTRUCTION MANUAL PAGE 4 Avoid high temperatures.
Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed on a rack. Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord. Keep the set free from moisture, water, and dust. Unplug the power cord when not using the set for long periods of time. Do not obstruct the ventilation holes. (For sets with ventilation holes.) Do not let foreign objects in the set. Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come in contact with the set. Never disassemble or modify the set in any way.
GENERAL NOTES ON USE (a)
FADER Q START CONTROL: This feature is used with American DJ mixers also featuring Fader Q Start.
Connect the supplied mini plugs from Disc 1 output on CD player to the A player control input on the
rear of mixer. Then connect the other supplied mini plug from Disc 2 output on CD player to the B player
control input on the rear of mixer. By moving the mixer fader from left to right you can start and pause Disc 1 and
Disc 2 respectively. In other words, when the cross-fader of the mixer is to the left, and you move it 20% to the right,
Disc 2 will begin to play. When the crossfader is to the right, and you move it 20% to the left, Disc 1 will begin to
play. You can create great effects similar to scratching with this feature. After storing cue points on each side of the
CD player, different songs or samples may quickly be recalled by moving the mixer crossfader back and forth. New
cue points can be easily selected on the CD player (4). Q Start control is easy to
use and mastering this feature will help you create amazing effects with your music.
(b)
BOP EFFECT: The Bop Effect button serves as two features, First, it is a stutter
effect, creating a sound similar to a Sampler. Second, it will return to the last Cue
point in memory instantly. This will allow you to create great effects. The Bop
Effect is created in an easy way. (Step 1) Press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (25)
so music is playing. The PLAY/PAUSE LED will light (figure 3). (Step 2) Press the
IN/R. CUE Button (In real time cue/figure 4) at the point you want your BOP to take
place. (Step 3) Now press the BOP Button. It will produce a stutter
effect as quickly as you hit the BOP button continuously return to the Cue point.
(c)
FLIP-FLOP: Once CD Player As track or entire CD is finished, CD Player B will
instantly cue and play its own track or entire CD.
Flip Flop single tracks: First, set the mixers crossfader in the center
position. Second, set both CD player A and CD Player B to SINGLE MODE (1)
on the LCD DISPLAY (27). Next, press PLAY (25) on CD player A and CUE (15)
on CD player B. After Player As single track is finished Player B will automatically
cue and play. After Player Bs track is finished, the DCD-PRO500 will Flip Flop back
to Player A etc. etc.
Flip Flop entire CDs: Follow all directions for single track flip flopping, but make
sure SINGLE MODE (1) is NOT LIT on both players LCD DISPLAYS (27).
Hooking up your DCD-PRO500 to Flip Flopwith a Fader Q Start mixer:
Follow connecting steps in (a) FADER Q START CONTROL.
Hooking up your DCD-PRO500 to Flip Flopwithout a Fader Q Start mixer:
On the back of the control unit there are 2 inputs that say control; Plug supplied
mini plug (stereo) in from Side 1 to S