PYLE Audio MP3 Player PDCD940MP User Manual

PDCD940MP  
PROFESSIONAL DUAL CD MP3  
PLAYER WITH SEAMLESS LOOP  
& SOUND EFFECT  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
NOTE ON  
USE …………………………………………………………………2  
FOR SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION ………………………2  
DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNCTIONS ……………………………3  
FUNCTION OF THE MAIN UNIT………………………………………3  
FUNCTION OF THE CONTROL UNIT…………………………………4  
LCD INSTRUCTION …………………………………………………6  
PARAMETER SETTING INSTRUCTION ……………………………7  
CONNETIONS ………………………………………………………9  
BASIC OPERATION ………………………………………………10  
LOADING AND EJECTING THE DISC………………………………10  
TRACK SKIP ………………………………………………………10  
ANTI SHOCK MEMORY ……………………………………………11  
MATCHING THE BEATS PER MINUTE ……………………………12  
BEAT MATCHING USING PITCH BEND……………………………12  
OPERATION OF CUE AND LOOP ………………………………13  
BEFORE SWITCHING OFF THE POWER ………………………  
14  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ……………………………………14  
USB DRIVER & DJM  
PROGRAM………………………………….15  
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NOTE ON USE  
BE CAREFUL OF HIGH TEMPERA-  
TURE  
TO AVOID DUST & MOISTURE  
TO AVOID PLACING ON UN-  
STABLE LOCATION  
DO NOT USE CHEMICALS  
IF OUT OF WORK, CONTACT  
SALES AGENCY IMMEDIATELY  
KEEP  
AWAY  
FROM  
TV  
&
DO NOT OPEN THE CASE  
CARE WITH THE POWER CORD  
MAGNETISM  
This product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection  
point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you  
will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise  
be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural  
resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your  
household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.  
Be sure your hands are clean when handing discs.  
Never insert a disc which has a crack on its surface.  
When disconnecting the power cord form the AC  
outlet, always grasp it by the plug. Never pull the cord.  
Do not use force when operating the switches and  
buttons.  
Before moving the set, be sure to disconnect the  
power cord and all connecting cables.  
For Safe and Efficient Operation  
Select the installation location of your unit carefully.  
Avoid placing it in direct sunlight. Also avoid locations  
subject to vibration and excessive dust, heat, cold or  
moisture. Keep away from sources of hum such as  
transformers or motors.  
To keep the laser pickup clean, do not forget to close  
the disc tray.  
Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents  
as this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.  
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.  
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and  
that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed  
on the apparatus.  
The MAINS plug is used as the disconnected device, the  
disconnect device shall remain readily operable.  
WARNING: The user shall not place this apparatus in  
the confined area during he operation so that the  
mains switch can be easily accessible.  
CAUTION:  
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR  
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN  
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN  
HAZARDOUS RADIATIO EXPOSURE.  
Do not use this compact disc player where there are  
extremes in temperature ( below 41 o F/5 o C or  
exceeding 95 o F/35 o C )  
Do not open the cabinet as this might result in  
damage to the set or electrical shock.  
CAUTION  
SAFETY CERTIFICATION  
Laser Diode Properties  
Material: Ga.-Al-As  
Wavelength: 755-815 nm (25oC)  
Laser Output: Continuous Wave max. 0.5mW  
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT RE-  
MOVE COVER (OR BOTTOM SCREWS). NO USER  
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING  
TO QUALIFIED SERVICING PER- SONNEL.  
DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNCTIONS  
Function of the Main Unit :  
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POWER  
1. Disc Tray  
6. EJECT BUTTON  
The disc is placed on this tray. Pressing the disc tray open/close  
Press to eject the disc.  
buttons will open or close the tray.  
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NOTE: Disc wont be ejected unless stop or pause  
button has been push first.  
2. START/PAUSE  
This connector is used for fader start; connect it to a mixer, and  
remote control the START/PAUSEby moving the fader of mixer  
7. POWER (Power Switch)  
Press the power switch to turn the unit on, and the LED  
indicator will be light. To switch the POWER off by pressing  
the POWER switch again  
3. DIGITAL OUT  
The digital from each CD player is output from these jacks.  
Connect to the line input of the D/A Amplifier  
8. AC INPUT  
Connecting this power cord into an AC wall outlet with  
4. LINE OUT (Output Jacks)  
The audio from each CD player is output from these jacks.  
Connect to the line input of the mixer.  
the  
proper AC voltage.  
9. TACT / LOCK / CUE PLAY option  
Select the type of switch in the mixer for FADERSTART  
wire remote control.  
5. CONNECTOR PORTS  
The 8-pin termination permits the connection of the main  
unit to the control unit 1.  
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Function of the Control Unit  
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Number8ID3 display select  
1. EJECT BUTTON  
Press the button to switch ID3 display item  
(File name / Title / Album / Artist )  
Number9Folder/File select button  
Press these 2 buttons to enter the Folder/File select  
mode. Use Skip button to search the Folder/File.  
Press to eject the disc.  
Note: Disc cant be ejected unless the stop or pause button has  
been pushed first.  
2. TIME / STOP BUTTON  
This button switches the time display between total remaining time,  
each remaining time and elapsed playing time. The unit will be in  
the stopmode if you continue pressing the button for 3 seconds.  
5. KEY ON/OFF SWITCH  
Press the button to switch KEY mode on or off.  
z KEY OFF: The display shows the “KEY” in blinking, and  
the key changed according to the pitch change. The key  
parameter adjustment is not in effect  
3. CONT./SINGLE BUTTON ( OUTRO)  
z KEY ON: The “KEY” lights on the display, turning the  
SCOPE knob to adjust the key. Slide the pitch slider will  
also change the key.  
z KEY LOCK: Press the SCOPE knob to lock the key as  
set, sliding the pitch slider does not change the key.  
To press this button it can switch between auto cue single and  
continue. The selected mode is indicated on the display.  
*AUTO CUE SINGLE - After each track, the unit pauses at the  
beginning of next track. The playback starts from audible point.  
*CONTINUE -To play all tracks continually.  
*OUTRO - The unit will play the last 30 seconds of each track. Press  
the button for 3 seconds to switch OUTRO function.  
Note: OUTRO is not available for MP3 music.  
6. ON/OFF BUTTON (PITCH)  
Press the button to be PITCH ON mode, press it again on  
the PITCH ON mode, and blinks with unit on the PITCH  
OFF mode.  
4. Multi functions / DIRECT ACCESS BUTTONS  
* Multi function off  
The buttons are direct access keys (0~9). To select the number of the  
track you would like to play.  
7.  
PITCH BUTTON  
Select the pitch change range from ±4%, ±8%, ±16%,  
±100% (for CDDA), ±4%, ±8%, ±16% for (MP3 Playback).  
The playback speed will change when you move the pitch  
control slider.  
* Multi function ON  
z Number 0 : CUE Point Memory Clear Function。  
Hold these two buttons for 2 seconds to clear CUE  
Point data.  
8. RELAY  
LCD shows[ clear memory ] for 2 sec  
Number1CUE Point Store Function。  
Press the “RELAY” button to activate. When one unit is in  
play mode, and the other unit is in “pause” mode; pause the  
playing unit, the other unit will automatically start to play (the  
button will blink)..  
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Record new CUE Point Information , and LCD Display  
shows  
[ Store□□□/○○○ ] for 2 seconds.  
□□□Present saved CUE point number.  
○○○Remain memory volume.  
9. PITCH BEND + / - BUTTON  
When each of the two CD players is playing, the pitch bend  
function allows the position of the bass beat to be matched  
after the pitch has been adjusted. The pitch will  
automatically rise up to + 16% from the current setting while  
pressing the + button. While pressing the “ – “ button, the  
pitch will automatically drop to - 16 % from current setting.  
By the way of changing the pitch the position of the beats  
can be matched.  
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Number2Recall CUE Point Function。  
The function can be ON only in PAUSE mode and use JOG  
WHEEL to select the Cue points. After the CUE point is found,  
press Play button to activate.  
LCD Display shows [ Buffer CUE ]  
Sec。  
NO function for Number 3-7  
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*Speed Control (SEARCH indicator off)  
10. PITCH CONTROL SLIDER  
Rotating the wheel, in play mode, will change the playback  
speed accordingly. While rotating clockwise, the player  
speed increase; rotating counterclockwise, the speed  
decrease.  
To match the choices of playback speed (8%, 16%, 32%,  
100%), you can choose what range you want between  
minimum (up side) and maximum (bottom side) by moving  
the pitch control slider.  
*Search (SEARCH indicator lights)  
11. SAM. BUTTON  
Rotating the wheel, the player will forward or backward  
quickly. The searching speed changed according to the  
dialing speed. It can be carried out by one frame increment.  
Sampler is a kind of sound effect that you record the music  
from the track. While playing the music, you can use the  
sampler to mix with music. The maximum length is 8 seconds.  
1.  
Set start point: Press the MEMO key, and then press  
The searching speed changed according to the dialing  
speed. It can be carried out by one frame increment.  
SAM button, after memorizing the SAM button flashes quickly  
(2 times in 1 sec)  
2.  
end point is memorized, the SAM button lights up (not flash).  
3. Play Sampler: During PLAY mode, press the SAM  
Set End point: Press the SAM button again, when the  
21. SEARCH BUTTON  
Pressed the button to switch the function of Jog Dial  
between SEARCH and PITCH BEND.  
button, then the button will flash slowly. (1 time in 1 sec)  
z When the indicator LED is light, dial the jog for quick  
search forward and backward.  
z When the indicator LED is off, dial the jog for pitch bend  
function.  
z If the jog is unmoved for 8 seconds, the indicator is off,  
and the jog is for pitch bend function.  
12. TRACK BUTTON  
These buttons select the track to be played.  
13. +10 BUTTON  
Press the button to forward 10 tracks. If you forward 10 tracks,  
and the tracks over total tracks, the unit will jump to track 1...  
between PLAY and PAUSE modes.  
22. SOUND EFFECT  
REVERSE: The music is playing backward. This sound effect  
can be performed independently, or in parallel with other effect.  
SCRATCH: Move the JOG Wheel backward or forward like  
scratching a turntable record. This sound effect can be  
performed independently, or in parallel with other effect.  
14. HOT-CUE  
This unit will allow you to play from 3 cue points instantly.  
a. Set CUE memory: Press the MEMO button first, and  
then press the CUE button to complete the CUE setting,  
then this CUE button will light up.  
23. CONNECTOR PORT  
b. Play” CUE” memory: Upon pressing specific CUE button,  
it will flash about 5 seconds.  
Note: This function is not available during perform  
REVERSE sound effect.  
The 8-pin(6-pin) termination permits the connection of the  
control unit to the main unit.  
24. SLEEP:  
Leave the unit unused for 30 minutes; the machine will shut off  
automatically.  
15. BPM BUTTON  
You can get the BPM number automatically or manually.  
Pressing the BPM BUTTON for 3 seconds to switch  
between auto and manual control. The BEAT will be shown  
on the display! Under the manual mode, tapping this button  
to get the beat value.  
16. PLAY/ PAUSE BUTTON  
Each press of this button causes the operation to change  
between PLAY and PAUSE modes.  
17. CUE BUTTON  
The cue function allows the CD returning to the memorized point.  
In PAUSE mode, pressing the CUE button to set the cue point,  
and the CUE button blinks; in PLAY mode, press this button to  
pause the unit at the memorized point  
18. BOP BUTTON  
The playback will automatically play from the CUE point upon  
the button is pressed.  
19. Seamless Loop (2 sets)  
There is A, B/LOOP/ EXIT, RELOOP buttons.  
i.. A BUTTON---“start point” (A point. Also, Cue 1 could be A  
point) After setting up the A point, the red Led light up  
ii.. B/LOOP/ EXIT BUTTON: ---“ End point”(B point). Press the B  
/LOOP button to set up the B point and start the loop playback  
automatically. Loop lights on the display and the 3 LEDs flash.  
Press this button again to exit the LOOP playback.  
iii.. Return to the loop playback by pressing the RELOOP while in  
performance. However, if your want to return to loop playback,  
you can press RELOOP BUTTON  
iv.. Change “ START POINT” and” END POINT” by pressing the  
A& B/ LOOP/ EXIT button again  
v.. The interval between A and B point must be more than 20  
frames; otherwise, the B point will be canceled, then LOOP  
function disappear and LOOP fades on the display  
20. JOG WHEEL  
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LCD INSTRUCTION  
1.  
2.  
TOTAL TRACK – the track number of the CD or CARD.  
15. MINUTES – Shows the minutes elapsed or remaining  
depending on mode setting.  
16. SECONDS – Shows the seconds elapsed or remaining  
depending on mode setting.  
17. FRAMES – The CD Player breaks down a second into 75  
frames for accurate cueing. This shows the  
frames elapsed or remaining depending on mode  
setting.  
18. EFFECT MODE DISPLAY – Shows the effect name  
selected in effect parameter setting mode and  
shows the song name in performance.  
19. THE PARAMETER OF SOUND EFFECT  
(not for CDMP630)  
20. PITCH – The pitch change range  
21. KEY – Lights up when KEY mode activated  
The unit is in playing.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
The unit is paused  
SINGLE – Shows when the unit is set to play only one track.  
CONT – Shows when the unit is set to play the all tracks  
continually.  
OUTRO – Shows when the unit is set to play the last 30  
seconds of each track.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
MP3 – Lights up when the unit is playing MP3 file.  
TIME MODE (ELAPSED) – Shows the time as it is taking  
place.  
9.  
TIME MODE(TOTAL) – Shows how much time is left on  
full CD, but not for MP3 CD.  
10. TIME MODE (REMAIN) – Shows how much time is left  
22.  
Lights up when KEY mode activated.  
on a particular track.  
11.  
A1 lights up after setting up start point(A point). A1  
and flash after setting end point (B point)  
23. BPM: Manual ; BPM  
24. Number of Beat per minute  
: Auto  
and start the loop playback automatically. A1 and  
25. CARD Lights up when the unit is reading SD card.  
26. EFFECT Lights up when the EFFECT function is on.  
(not for CDMP630)  
light up after exiting the LOOP playback  
and in performance.  
27. +10 Lights up and indicate the scope value of effect  
parameter to be adjusted 10 units each time.  
12.  
Refer to SEAMLESS LOOP A1.  
13. TIME BAR – Show the time length depending on the setting  
of the “TIME” mode.  
14. TRACK – Shows the track number that is playing.  
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Connections  
Typical connections with a mixer is illustrated below. Please use it for reference.  
* Connect the connection cords to the line inputs of your mixer.  
* The connection cords and the remote control connection cable are supplied with the main unit.  
* Be sure to use the remote control connection cable which has been supplied. Use of another cable type might cause damage.  
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BASIC OPERATION  
Loading and Ejecting the Disc  
When the disc is loaded, press the EJECT button to  
eject the disc (This may be done on either the player  
or the remote control side.)  
Place a disc in the disc loader  
12 cm disc  
8 cm disc  
Push the disc to the loader.  
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While the disc is loaded, the preparation for disc play  
will begin.  
When preparation is completed, the total tracks number  
& total playing time will display.  
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To the desired track  
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TRACK SKIP  
To go back through the tracks  
To advance through the tracks  
Tracks change as follows  
Tracks change as follows  
(This is for a disc containing 4 tracks)  
When this button is pressed once, the CD player will  
skip backward to the beginning of the track, press  
twice will skip backward to the previous track.  
When this button is pressed once, the CD player  
will advance to the beginning of the next track.  
ANTI SHOCK MEMORY  
This CD Player is equipped with an anti-shock memory, wish memorize 10 seconds of music before reading, to be not in  
case of shock.  
Warning: This system can't work in case of repetitive shocks or vibrations and if the memory is not completely charged.  
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MATCHING THE BEATS PER MINUTE  
Match the pitch by monitoring the music of both UNIT 1 and UNIT 2 by ear. When the tempo of the music of the  
selected CD player is slow compared to the tempo of the other player, move the slider to the + side and match  
the tempo. When fast, move to the - side.  
The following description is for the case of matching the pitch of UNIT 2 to the pitch of the music being played  
on UNIT 1.  
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Press PLAY/PAUSE to start UNIT 2.  
UNIT 1 is playing.  
Both CD players are playing discs.  
Listen to UNIT 2 in your headphones.  
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When UNIT 2 is slow  
compared to UNIT 1  
When UNIT 2 is fast compared  
to UNIT 1  
Beat Matching Using Pitch Bend  
A description of the procedure for matching the beat of UNIT 1 and UNIT 2 using the PITCH BEND stick is given  
below.  
This description is for the case of matching the beat of UNIT 2 to the beat of the music being played on UNIT 1.  
(This procedure can be done on either Unit).  
After Matching the BPM's  
BPM’s (Beat Per Minute) are the  
same, however the bass beats  
are not matched.  
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When UNIT 2 is ahead.  
When UNIT 2 is behead.  
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OPERATION OF CUE (WITH PLAY/PAUSE)  
1. In pause mode, press CUE button to memorize a point for playing back. We mean it “cue point”.  
2. After “cue point” is memorized, in play mode, pressing CUE button will return the music back to the cue  
point and keep it in pause mode.  
3. Press PLAY button again to perform from “cue point”.  
OPERATION OF A AND B/LOOP  
1. Set “A POINT” under play mode by pressing A button (without interruption during playback).  
2. Press B/LOOP to memorize the ending point of loop, we mean it “B POINT”. At the meantime, it blinks  
LOOP on the LCD, and the music automatically comes back to “A POINT” and loops between A & B points.  
3. While the music loops between A & B, press  
on the LCD.  
to leave the loop. At the meantime, it lights LOOP  
4. Press RELOOP again during playback, it returns the loop function.  
5. Within play interval, you can change “A POINT” & “B POINT” by pressing A & B/LOOP button under play  
mode.  
6. Also available to change “start point” by pressing A button in pause mode during loop function.  
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BEFORE SWITCHING OFF THE POWER  
When you have finished using the CD player, before switching off the power, ensure that the disc is ejected  
Do not switch off the power when the  
disc in the loader.  
Switch off the power after the disc is  
ejected.  
POWER OFF  
POWER OFF  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
If difficulties arise with your compact disc player, locate the apparent problem in the left-hand column of the table and  
follow the corrective action suggested in the right-hand column.  
1. Is the compact disc player properly connected to the amplifier?  
2. Is the amplifier set for the proper operation?  
3. Have the operating instructions for the compact disc player been followed?  
Symptom  
Possible Cause  
Corrective Action  
The power fails to switch on  
when the POWER switch is set Poor power plug connection at the AC outlet.  
to ON  
Insert the power plug firmly into the AC outlet.  
The disc is loaded upside down.  
Disc play does not start  
Reload the disc with the label side up.  
Clean the disc.  
The disc is too dirty.  
Connect the output cable properly.  
Make sure that the amplifier controls are set  
properly.  
Improper output cable connections.  
No sound  
Improper amplifier operation.  
The CD player is subject to vibrations or  
Change the installation location.  
Sound skips  
physical shock.  
Hum  
Loose cable connections.  
Firmly connect all audio plugs.  
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