American Audio CDI 500 User Manual
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CDI-500  
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User Guide  
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4295 Charter Street  
Los Angeles Ca. 90058  
www.AmericanAudio.us  
Rev. 4/05  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION  
CAUTION  
IMPORTANT SAFETY ITEMS FOR  
U.S.A. & CANADA MODEL ONLY  
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  
NOTE:  
This CD player uses a semiconductor laser. It  
is recommended for use in a room at the follow-  
ing 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  
WARNING:  
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,  
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS CD PLAYER TO  
WATER OR MOISTURE  
THE COMPACT DISC PLAYER SHOULD NOT BE  
ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT  
PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
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.  
NOTE:  
This unit may cause interference to radio and  
television reception.  
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  
Audio® dealer.  
Please carefully read and understand the  
instructions in this manual thoroughly before  
attempting to operate this unit. These instruc-  
tions contain important safety information  
regarding the use and maintenance of this unit.  
Take special care to follow all warning symbols  
and labels both on the unit and printed in this  
manual. Also, Please keep this manual with the  
unit, for future reference.  
3. Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside  
the CD player. Electric shock or malfunction  
may occur.  
CAUTION  
Do not open -  
Risk of electric shock  
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG  
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE,  
OR OTHER TYPE OF ELECTRICAL OUTLET  
UNLESS THE WIDE BLADES CAN BE  
CAREFULLY INSERTED INTO A MATCHING  
WIDE SLOT.  
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 Audio DEALER.  
The lightning flash with an arrow triangular  
symbol is intended to alert the user to the  
presence of non insulated “dangerous volt-  
age” within the products enclosure, and  
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute  
a risk of electric shock.  
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.  
The exclamation point triangular symbol is  
intended to alert the user to the presence  
of important operating and maintenance  
(servicing) instructions in the user manual  
accompanying the CD player.  
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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'senclosurethatmaybeofsufficientmagnitude  
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.  
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.  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC  
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK).  
THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS  
INSIDE REFER SERVICE TO YOUR AUTHORIZED  
AMERICAN AUDIO® SERVICE TECHNICIAN.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Never push objects of  
READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating  
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION  
instructions should be read before the product is  
operated.  
•
Ifthisproductisequippedwithapolarizedalternating  
current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than  
theother), itwillfitintotheoutlet onlyoneway. This  
isasafetyfeature.Ifyouareunabletoinserttheplug  
fullyintotheoutlet, tryreversingtheplug. Iftheplug  
should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to  
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the  
safety purpose of the polarized plug.  
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.  
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating  
instructionsshouldberetainedforfuturereference.  
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.  
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.  
CLEANING — The product should be cleaned only with  
a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with  
furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile  
liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.  
•
If this product is equipped with  
a
three-wire  
DAMAGEREQUIRINGSERVICE - Unplugthisproduct  
from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified  
service personnel under the following conditions:  
groundingtypeplug,aplughavingathird(grounding)  
pin, itwillonlyfitintoagroundingtypepoweroutlet.  
Thisisasafetyfeature.Ifyouareunabletoinsertthe  
plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to  
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the  
safety purpose of the grounding type plug.  
•
•
When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.  
If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into  
the product.  
ATTACHMENTS  
—
Do not use attachments not  
recommendedbytheproductmanufacturerasthey  
may cause hazards.  
WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this product  
near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash  
bowl,kitchensink,orlaundrytub;inawetbasement;  
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  
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•
If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
Iftheproductdoesnotoperatenormallybyfollowing  
theoperatinginstructions.Adjustonlythosecontrols  
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.  
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,conveniencereceptacles,andthepointwhere  
they exit from the product.  
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an outside  
antennaorcablesystemisconnectedtotheproduct,  
be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so  
astoprovidesomeprotectionagainstvoltagesurges  
andbuilt-upstaticcharges.Article810oftheNational  
ElectricalCode,ANSI/NFPA70,providesinformation  
with regard to proper grounding of the mast and  
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire  
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding  
conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,  
connection to grounding electrodes, and  
requirementsforthegroundingelectrode.SeeFigure  
A.  
LIGHTNING — For added protection for this product  
duringalightningstorm,orwhenitisleftunattended  
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from  
the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable  
system. This will prevent damage to the product  
due to lightning and power-line surges.  
POWER LINES —An outside antenna system should  
notbelocatedinthevicinityofoverheadpowerlines  
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,  
extensioncords,orintegralconveniencereceptacles  
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.  
•
•
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.  
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.  
REPLACEMENT PARTS -- When replacement parts  
arerequired,besuretheservicetechnicianhasused  
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or  
have the same characteristics as the original part.  
Unauthorizedsubstitutionsmayresultinfire,electric  
shock, or other hazards.  
SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or  
repairs to this product, ask the service technician to  
performsafetycheckstodeterminethattheproduct  
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.  
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.  
VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet are  
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable  
operation of the product and to protect it from  
overheating, and these openings must not be  
blocked or covered. The openings should never be  
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug,  
or other similar surface. This product should not be  
placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or  
rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the  
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.  
POWER SOURCES —This product should be operated  
only from the type of power source indicated on the  
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of  
power supply to your home, consult your product  
dealer or local power company.  
ANTENNA  
LEAD IN  
WIRE  
GROUND  
CLAMP  
ANTENNA  
DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION 810-20)  
LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a  
stable location.  
NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the appliance  
should be unplugged from the outlet when left un-  
used for a long period of time.  
ELECTRIC  
SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT  
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING  
ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250, PART H)  
Fig. A  
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
I. Read Instructions - All the safety and operat-  
ing instructions should be read before the CD  
Player is operated. The safety and operating  
instructions should be saved for future  
reference.  
Line Voltage Selection  
• The desired voltage may be set with the  
VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch on the rear  
panel (using a flat head screw driver).  
• Do not force the VOLTAGE SELECTOR  
switch as this may cause damage  
• If the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch does  
not move smoothly, please contact a quali-  
fied service technician.  
2. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the CD  
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.  
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4. Ventilation -The CD Player should be situated  
so that its location or position does not inter-  
fere 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.  
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5. 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.  
DATE LABEL  
6. 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.  
The serial and model number for this unit  
is located on the rear panel. Please write  
down the numbers here and retain for future  
reference.  
7. 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 quali-  
fied service personnel.The Player should be  
servicedbyqualifiedservicepersonnelwhen:  
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has  
been damaged.  
Model No._____________________________  
Serial No._____________________________  
Purchase Notes:  
Date of Purchase_______________________  
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.  
Dealer Name__________________________  
Dealer Address_________________________  
__________________________________________________________________________________  
Dealer Phone__________________________  
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UNPACKING  
Every CDI-500™ 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 CD player for any damage and be sure all equipment  
necessary to operate the CD 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. Please do not  
return the CD player to your dealer without first contacting customer support.  
INTRODUCTION  
Introduction:  
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio® CDI-500™ CD player. This CD  
player is a representation of American Audio’s continuing commitment to produce the best and highest  
quality audio products possible at an affordable price. Please read and understand this manual com-  
pletely before attempting to operate your new CD player. This booklet contains important information  
concerning the proper and safe operation of your new CD player.  
Customer Support:  
American Audio® provides a toll free customer support line, to provide set up help and answer any  
question should you encounter problems during your initial set up or operation. You may also visit us  
on the web at www.AmericanAudio.us for any comments or suggestions. Service Hours are Monday  
through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.  
Voice:  
Fax:  
(800) 322-6337  
(323) 582-2610  
E-mail:  
support@americandaudio.us  
To purchase parts online visit http://parts.americandj.com  
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this CD player. Do not attempt any repairs your-  
self, without being instructed to do so by an authorized American Audio service technician. Doing so  
will void your manufactures warranty. In the unlikely event your CD player may require service, please  
contact American Audio® customer support.  
Do not discard the packing carton in the trash. Please recycle when ever possible.  
SET-UP PRECAUTIONS  
Please be sure to make any connections before plugging the CD player in to an electrical outlet. All  
fader and volume controls should be set to zero or minimum position, before the CD player is switched  
on. If the CD player has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do  
not switch on the CD player immediately.The arising condensation of water might damage your device.  
Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature.  
Operating Determinations:  
• When installing this CD player, please make sure that the device is not exposed or will not be  
exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust!  
• Do not operate the CD player in extremely hot (more than 30°/100°F) or extremely cold (less than  
5°C/40°F) surroundings.  
• Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from heaters.  
• Operate the CD player only after becoming familiar with its' functions. Do not permit operation by  
persons not qualified for operating the unit. Most damages are the result of unprofessional opera-  
tion.  
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MAIN FEATURES  
• 8 times over sampling 1 bit D/A converter  
• Auto cue  
• 1/75th second frame search  
• Music Master tempo  
• Real Time Scratch Play  
• Reverse Play  
• Real time cue (“Cue on the Fly”)  
• 8 different speed scan (4 Forward/4 Reverse)  
• Pitch display  
• Pan Effect  
• Skid Effect  
• Filter Effect  
• Digital RCA coaxial output  
• Phase Effect  
• Large bright LCD display can be viewed from wide angles.  
• Fader “Q” Start Control (a)  
• Echo Effect  
• Flanger Effect  
• Seamless Loop (uninterrupted loop playback)  
• Sampler (Forward & Reverse Sampling)  
• Digital Anti-Shock  
• Robot Effect  
• Trans Effect  
• Flash Function (e)  
• Visual Marker Display with 1:1 Ratio  
• Memory Backup, Defaults to last setting (c)  
• Selectable Single or Continuous Play  
• Sleep Mode (f)  
• Flip-Flop (Relay Playback) (c)  
• Jog Wheel Pitch Bend +/-100%  
• 4 Programmable Cue (Bank) Buttons  
• 508 programmable Cue Points (127 x 4) (d)  
• Adjustable Pitch Percentages: +/-4%, +/-8%, +/-16% or +/-100%  
• Instant Start within 10 ms (sound is produced immediately when the PLAY button is pressed)  
(a) FADER “Q” START CONTROL: This feature is used in conjunction with most American Audio® and American  
DJ® audio mixers that also feature “Fader Q Start” control. For best results use this feature with two (2) CDI-500™  
players. Connect your CDI-500’s as described in the set-up section of this manual. After set up is completed load  
your players. By moving the mixer’s crossfader from left to right you can start and pause your CDI-500™ playback  
functions. For Example, when using two (2) CDI-500™ players and a Fader “Q” Start mixer, if your mixer’s crossfader  
is all the way to the left (player one is playing, player two is in cue or pause mode), and you move the fader at least  
20% to the right, player two (2) will begin to play and player one (1) will return to cue mode. When the crossfader is  
to the right, and you move it 20% to the left, player one (1) will begin to play and player two (2) will return to its’ cue  
point. You can create great effects similar to scratching with this feature. After storing cue points on each side of the  
CD player, different songs or samples may quickly be recalled by moving the mixer crossfader back and forth. New  
cue points can be easily selected on the CDI-500™ player (see setting cue points page 17). “Q” Start control is easy  
to use and mastering this feature will help you create amazing effects with your music. Note: For proper “Q” Start  
operation be sure your mixers “Hamster” setting are set to 1/2 (Normal Setting).  
(b) FLIP-FLOP: This feature is used in conjunction with American Audio® mixers that also feature Fader “Q” Start. For  
FLIP-FLOP results you must use two (2) CDI-500™ players. Connect your CDI-500’s as described in the set-up sec-  
tion of this manual. This feature will start the next player once one (1) player has ended. For example, if player one  
(1) is playing a disc and it ends, player two (2) will instantly begin to play. You may set FLIP-FLOP to play track to  
track or disc to disc. For more information on this feature, see FLIP-FLOP™ on page 33.  
(c) MEMORY BACKUP: The CDI-500™ has a five (5) year memory back-up, that will save your setting in case the  
power supply is accidentally disconnected. CDI-500™ will remember your last setting (repeat, SGL, CTN, and  
effect parameters) even if you disconnect your main power. The CDI-500™ will store your cue points and samples in  
memory if you accidentally eject a disc or shut off the power. See memory on page 23.  
(d) PROGRAMMABLE CUE POINTS: The CDI-500™ has four BANK BUTTONS (12). 127 Cue points can be stored in  
each of the BANK BUTTONS (12), for a total of 508. These cue points can be stored into the unit's internal memory  
and may be recalled at any time. See setting "Cue Points" on page 17.  
(e) FLASH START FUNCTION: This feature is used in conjunction with most American Audio® and American DJ®  
audio mixers that also feature “Fader Q Start” control. This function work similar to the Fader "Q" Start Control  
described above. In this case the crossfader is used to start and stop a any sample that is stored in the players  
memory.  
(f) SLEEP MODE: The CDI-500's laser and pick-up assembly will power down after 15 minutes of inactivity (when in  
pause or cue mode). This will lengthen the life of your motor drive and laser. To initialize the player, just press the  
cue or play buttons.  
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SET-UP  
FOR BEST CD-R DISC PLAYBACK RESULTS IN THIS CD PLAYER PLEASE FOLLOW THESE  
GUIDELINES:  
1. High quality CD-R Audio discs (should conform to the standards of the Orange Book 2).  
2. Use a high quality bit rate when recording discs. (At least 160kbps)  
3. Record discs in the slowest speed possible. (i.e. 2x or 4x speed)  
1. Checking the Contents  
Be sure your CDI-500™ was shipped with the following:  
1) CDI-500™ Professional CD player.  
2) Operating instructions (this booklet).  
3) One (1) set of RCA cables.  
4) One (1) 1/8” mini plug.  
5) Warranty card.  
2. Installing the Units  
Place your unit on a flat surface or mount it in a flat surface case  
3. Connections  
1) Be sure the power is disconnected.  
2) Connect the included RCA cable from your CDI-500™ outputs to the inputs on your  
mixer.  
3) Use the supplied 1/8” mini plug cable to connect your CDI-500™ to a mini jack  
connection (A or B ) on a compatible American Audio® or American DJ® “Fader Q Start”  
mixer. (This will enable the Fader “Q” Start function)  
CAUTION:  
• Be sure to use the supplied mono 1/8" control cables. Using other types of cable may result  
in unit damage  
• To avoid severe damage to the unit, be sure the power is off when making connections to  
the unit.  
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)  
15˚  
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.  
10˚ 50˚  
Figure 2  
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS  
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A. TOP UNIT CONTROLS (FIGURE 3)  
amount of pitch manipulation and 100% will allow  
the most amount of pitch manipulation. To adjust  
to the different values please see page 26.  
1. PITCH PERCENTAGE SELECTOR - Press  
this button to choose any pitch range percent-  
ages of 4%, 8%, 16%, and 100%. See page 26  
for more details.  
4. BEAT SELECT BUTTONS - These buttons'  
are used to select the delay time of an effect to  
the beat of music. The beat delay ratios are 1/4,  
1/2, 3/4, 1/1, 2/1, and 4/1.  
NOTE: A effect must be selected to set a delay  
time.  
2. TEMPO LOCK FUNCTION - This button acti-  
vates 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 slowed  
to much.  
5. BPM BUTTON - The BPM button is used to  
toggle between two readouts in the LCD (30).  
When the BPM function is activated, the LCD  
(30) will display a BPM meter. The BPM meter  
will automatically and accurately detail a tracks  
beats per a minute (BPM). When this function is  
not active the LCD will display the amount of pitch  
(if any) that is being applied to the track.  
3. PITCH ON/OFF BUTTON - This button is used  
to turn the PITCH SLIDER (7) function on and off.  
The pitch percentage can be changed between  
4%, 8%, 16% and 100%. 4% will allow the least  
6. TAP BUTTON - This button is used to override  
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.)  
and manually set a tracks BPM. Occasionally the ton will give a maximum of -100% pitch. Use this  
built-in BPM meter may not function as desired. function to slow to another playing music source.  
This button allows you to override the internal beat Be sure to notice that this function is a momentary  
clock and manually set a tracks BPMs. To manu- pitch adjustment, for a more precise adjustment  
ally set the BPMs; tap this button a few times to use the PITCH SLIDER (7) to match the BPM’s  
a tracks heavy down beat, the unit will automati- with another playing music source.  
cally calculate your tapping and translate it into a  
(+) PITCH BEND BUTTON - The (+) pitch  
tracks BPM. The BPM readout is then displayed  
bend function creates a momentary “BUMP” in  
in the LCD (30). To return to the automatic BPM  
the CD’s BPM’s (Beats per minute) while it is  
counter, press and hold down the BPM BUTTON  
playing. This will allow you to match the beats  
for at least 2 seconds and then release.  
between two playing CD’s or any other music  
7. PITCH SLIDER - This slider is used to adjust source. Remember, this is a momentary function.  
the playback pitch percentage. The slider is a set When you remove your finger from this button,  
adjustment and will remain set until the pitch slider the BPM’s will automatically return to the PITCH  
is moved or the pitch function has been turned off. SLIDER'S (7) selected pitch. Holding down this  
This adjustment can be made with or without a button will give a maximum of +100% pitch.  
disc in the drive. The pitch adjustment will remain  
12.BANK BUTTONS 1-4 - These buttons are  
even if a disc has been removed and will reflect  
used to store either four (4) cue points or four (4)  
on any other disc loaded into the player. That is  
samples. Each Bank Button can store either a  
to say, if you set a +2% pitch on one disc, remove  
sample or a cue point.  
that disc and load another, that disc too will have  
13. JOG WHEEL/EFFECTS PLATTER - This  
wheel has three functions;  
A. The jog wheel will act as a frame search con-  
trol when the CD is in pause or cue mode,  
allowing you to set a cue point.  
B. The wheel also works as a pitch bend during  
a +2% pitch. The amount of pitch being applied  
will be displayed in the LCD (30).  
8. REVERSE - This button activates reverse play  
mode This function will play your track or sample  
in reverse. All pitch and effect functions will oper-  
ate normally in this mode  
playback. Turning the wheel clockwise will  
increase the pitch percentage up to 100%,  
and turning the wheel in the counter-clock-  
wise direction will decrease the pitch percent  
age down to -100%. The pitch bend will be  
determined on how long you turn the jog  
wheel continuously.  
9. TIME BUTTON - The TIME button will  
switch the time value described in the TIME  
METER between ELAPSED PLAYING TIME,  
TRACK REMAINING TIME, and TOTAL REMAIN-  
ING TIME.  
10. SGL/CTN - This function allows you to  
choose between single track play or continuous  
track play (all tracks in order). This function also  
operates in FLIP-FLOP mode.  
C. The jog wheel will also control the bop func-  
tion and a speed effect when the jog wheel  
effect function is activated, see page 24.  
14. CD LED - This LED will light up when a CD is  
loaded and the player is ready for use.  
11.(-) PITCH BEND BUTTON - The (-) pitch  
bend function creates a momentary “Slow Down”  
in the CD’s BPM’s (Beats per minute) while it is  
playing. This will allow you to match the beats  
between two playing CD’s or other playing music  
source. Remember, this is a momentary function.  
When you remove your finger from the pitch but-  
ton, the BPM’s will automatically return to PITCH  
SLIDER'S (7) pitch value Holding down this but-  
15. EJECT FUNCTION - Pressing this will eject  
the CD. The eject function will only when the unit  
is in cue or pause mode, this is to prevent acci-  
dentally ejecting the disc when in play mode.  
16. MEMORY BUTTON - This button allows you  
to program up to four (4) cue points or four (4)  
samples in to the four BANK BUTTONS (12). The  
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samples or cue points can then be recalled at any  
time even when the disc has been removed and  
replaced at a later time. See System Memory on  
page 23.  
CUE button it instantly returns to the CUE POINT.  
You can also tap the CUE button to create a BOP  
EFFECT (for definition of BOP EFFECT, see  
page 24).  
17. 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.  
21. FX SEL. (SELECT) BUTTON - The effects  
are located on two different layers. This button  
allows you to select an effect on a different layer.  
22. RELOOP BUTTON - If a SEAMLESS LOOP  
has been made (see setting a SEAMLESS LOOP  
on page 18), but the CD Player is not actively in  
SEAMLESS LOOP mode (a loop is not playing),  
pressing the RELOOP BUTTON will instantly  
reactivate the SEAMLESS LOOP mode. To exit  
the loop, press the OUT BUTTON (24). LOOP and  
RELOOP will appear in the LCD DISPLAY (30)  
when the RELOOP function is available.  
18. SAMPLER BUTTON - This is used to acti-  
vate the sampler function. When this function is  
activated a created sample will play in a continu-  
ous loop mode.  
19. EFFECTS AND HOLD BUTTON -  
SCRATCH/SKID BUTTON - This button is  
used to activate and deactivate either the  
Scratch or Skid effect. See built-in effects on  
page 28.  
23. BANK PROGRAM BUTTON - This function  
will allow you to program up to 12 saved samples.  
See page 22 for more information.  
24. OUT BUTTON - This button is used to set  
the ending point of a loop. A loop is started by  
pressing the IN BUTTON (26), 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.  
FILTER/PHASE BUTTON - This button is  
used to activate and deactivate either the  
Filter or Phase effect. See built-in effects on  
page 29.  
HOLD BUTTON - This button allows you to  
set and lock any new parameters you set to  
the effects. The button LED will glow red  
when the hold function is activated. If the  
hold function is not selected any changes to  
the effect parameters will be momentary.  
25. PARAMETER RATIO - This knob is used to  
adjust the parameter ratio value.  
26. SEAMLESS LOOP IN BUTTON - “CUE  
ON THE FLY” - This function allows you to set a  
CUE POINT (see CUE POINT page 17) without  
music interruption (“on the fly”). This button also  
sets the starting point of a seamless loop (see  
SEAMLESS LOOP).  
ECHO/FLANGER EFFECT - This button is  
used to activate and deactivate either the  
Echo or Flanger effect. See built-in  
effects on page 29.  
27.  
TRACK BUTTON - This button is  
TRANS/PAN EFFECT - This button is used to  
activate and deactivate either the Trans or  
Pan effect. See built-in effects on page 30.  
used to select a track. Tapping this button will for  
ward skip to the next track, holding down this but-  
ton will rapidly forward skip through the tracks.  
20. CUE - Pressing the CUE button during play-  
back immediately pauses playback and returns  
the track to the last set cue point (see setting a  
CUE POINT, page 17). The blue 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 be held down to  
momentarily play the CD. When you release the  
TRACK BUTTON - This button is  
used to select a track. Tapping this button will  
back skip on track, holding down this button will  
rapidly BACK SKIP through the tracks.  
28.SEARCH KNOB - This knob has four forward  
and four reverse speed positions allowing you  
to quickly scan through tracks. The more you  
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turn the knob in either direction, the faster your  
search.  
29. PARAMETER TIME - This knob is used to  
adjust the parameter time value.  
30. LCD DISPLAY - This high quality LCD dis-  
play indicates all the functions, as they are occur-  
ring. This display is viewable at several comfort-  
able angles (see page 8). The display ICONS will  
be explained in the section D.  
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35.DIGITAL OUT - Use this connection to create  
near perfect copies of your disc to a Mini disc, CD-  
R, or any other digital recording device.  
31.VOLTAGE SELECTOR - Because power sup-  
plies vary from location to location we have  
incorporated a selectable voltage switch. This  
switch can select a voltage input of 120v~60Hz  
or 220v~50/60Hz. Always disconnect the power  
plug before changing the voltage.  
36.AUDIO OUT R & L - Audio out signals.  
Connect stereo RCA cable from AUDIO OUT to a  
mixer's LINE input.  
32.POWER CONNECTOR - This connection is  
used to connect your main power. Be sure that  
your local power matches the unit’s required  
power. NEVER REMOVE THE GROUND PRONG  
FROM THE POWER CABLE, DOING SO MAY  
RESULT IN IMPROPER OPERATION.  
C. FRONT PANEL (FIGURE 5)  
37. TRANSPORT TRAY - This tray is used to load  
and unload a compact disc. The tray is opened  
and closed by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE BUT-  
TON (15). Never attempt to force the transport  
tray open or closed when the power is turned off.  
33. POWER BUTTON - This button is used to  
turn your unit’s power on and off.  
34. CUE MINI JACK - Connect the supplied mini-  
plug from CUE JACK on the rear of your unit to a  
compatible American Audio® mixer’s CONTROL  
out. This feature is only available on American  
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47. REMAIN INDICATOR - When "REMAIN"  
is indicated in the LCD DISPLAY (30) the TIME  
DESCRIBED (44, 45, & 46) in the LCD will define  
the current track's remaining time.  
D. LCD DISPLAY PANEL (FIGURE 6)  
38. PAUSE INDICATOR - This indicator will glow  
when the drive is in pause mode.  
39. MEMORY BUCKET INDICATOR - This indi-  
cator serves two functions. The black bucket out-  
line details the cue memory status, a full bucket  
outline indicates the cue memory is full. The five  
bars in the memory bucket detail the anti-shock  
memory state. Each bar indicates 2 seconds of  
digital anti-shock  
48.TOTAL/REMAIN INDICATOR - When TOTAL  
is indicated in the LCD DISPLAY (30) the TIME  
DESCRIBED (44, 45, & 46) in the LCD (30)  
will define the total disc remaining time. When  
REMAIN is indicated in the LCD DISPLAY (19) the  
TIME DESCRIBED (44, 45, & 46) in the LCD will  
define the current track's remaining time.  
40.CUE INDICATOR - This indicator will glow  
when the unit is in CUE mode and will flash every  
time a new CUE POINT is set.  
49. RELOOP INDICATOR - Appears when LOOP  
is engaged or ready to be engaged.  
50. LOOP - This icon will flash when you are in  
loop mode. This icon will glow when a loop has  
been created but is not actively playing.  
41. PITCH/BPM METER - This meter will display  
either the pitch percentage applied by the PITCH  
SLIDER (7) or BPM.  
51.SINGLE INDICATOR - This indicates that the  
CD drive is in single play mode, the track will play  
once and return to CUE mode. If the single indi-  
cator is not on the unit is in continuous mode In  
continuous mode the drive will play all the remain-  
ing tracks on the disc. Once the remaining tracks  
have ended the unit will return to cue mode  
42. PITCH/BPM INDICATOR - Indicator will light  
up when the PItch is activated or BPM.  
43.TIME BAR INDICATOR - This bar gives a  
visual approximation of a track's or disc's time  
This bar will begin to flash when a track is ending.  
The flashing bar is great reminder, that time is  
running out to get that next track ready to go.  
52. CD DIRECTION INDICATOR - Indicates the  
direction the CD is rotating. Counter-Clockwise  
rotation means the CD is playing in reverse.  
44, 45, 46. TIME METERS - These indicators will  
detail the current Minutes, Seconds, and Frames.  
The meter will display either the elapse, total, or  
remaining time of a track or the entire disc. The  
display time will depend on the selected time func-  
tion. The selected time function will be displayed  
above the TIME METER as TOTAL REMAIN (48),  
REMAIN (47) OR ELAPSE.  
53.TRACK INDICATOR - This indicator describes  
which track is currently cued or is playing.  
54. PLAY INDICATOR - This indicator will glow  
when the unit is in play mode.  
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1. LOADING/EJECTING DISCS  
The CDI-500™ can only play 3 inch and regular 5 inch CDs. When loading a CD into the player always hold the  
disc by it edge). Load the disc label side up and never touch the signal surface (the glossy side). To remove a  
disc from the player press the EJECT BUTTON (15), see Figure 7.  
CAUTION:  
• NEVER attempt to load any other objects besides 3" and 5" CDs.  
• NEVER attempt to load more than one disc at a time. Doing so may result in sever damage to your unit.  
• DO NOT force the transport tray open or close when the power is off, this may damage the drive system.  
Figure 7: Press the Eject button to load and remove a disc. Remeber: When loading a disc always hold the disc by it  
edges and load the disc label side up.  
2. SELECTING TRACKS  
Select a desired track by using either of the two TRACK BUTTONS (27). Tapping the TRACK BUTTONS (27)  
once will select either the next higher or lower track. You may hold down the TRACK BUTTONS (27) to change  
tracks continuously at a faster speed. If you are using the TRACK BUTTONS (27) to select a new track during  
playback (a track is already in play mode) the new track you selected will immediately begin playback as soon  
as the search operation is completed.  
Figure 9: Tapping the forward  
track button will skip forward  
to the next track.  
Figure 8: Tapping the reverse  
track button will jump back to  
the previous track.  
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3. STARTING PLAYBACK - Figure 11  
Insert an audio CD as described on page 15 (LOADING/EJECTING DISCS).  
Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (17) with an audio CD loaded will immediately  
start playback. The PLAY (54) indicator will glow as soon as playback begins. The  
point at which playback starts (cue point) will automatically be stored in the memory  
as the cue point. The unit will return to this cue point (the point at which playback  
started) when the CUE BUTTON (20) is pressed.  
4. AUTO CUE  
This function will automatically set a cue point to the first audio source when a CD  
is inserted. The first set cue point will always be the beginning of track 1. If a new  
track is selected before the PLAY BUTTON (17) is pressed, a new CUE POINT will  
be set to reflect the new starting point.  
Figure 10  
5. STOPPING PLAYBACK - Figures 10 & 11  
Stopping playback will not stop the drive mechanism, but merely pause or cue the  
track, this functions allows the unit to begin play instantly. The drive mechanism will  
only stop if a disc is ejected or the unit has gone in to sleep mode. There are two  
ways to stop (pause) playback:  
1) Press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (17) during playback. This will pause play-  
back at the exact same point the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (17) was pressed.  
2) Press the CUE BUTTON (20) during playback. This will pause playback and  
return the track to the last set cue point.  
6. PAUSING - Figure 10  
This function pauses playback at the exact same point the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON  
(17) was pressed. Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (17) will switch between play  
and pause modes. When the unit is in pause mode the PAUSE INDICATOR (38) in  
the LCD DISPLAY (30) will glow. The green PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (17) LED will  
also begin to flash repeatedly.  
Figure 11  
7. FRAME SEARCH  
This feature allows you to scroll through a track frame by frame, allowing you to find  
and set a starting cue, sample, or loop point. To use the scroll function you must  
first be in Pause Mode (see section 6) or Cue Mode (see section 5). Once you are  
in Pause or Cue mode, turn the JOG WHEEL (13) to scroll through the track (Figure  
12). Turning the wheel in a clockwise direction will advance the frame search and  
turning the wheel in a counter-clockwise direction rewinds the frame search. When  
you use the JOG WHEEL (13) the monitor (headphone level) function allows you  
to here what you are scrolling through. Once you reach your desired starting point  
you can set a cue (starting) point by pressing the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (17) as in  
Figure 10. Pressing the CUE BUTTON (20) as in Figure 11 will now return you to  
the point you just set.  
Figure 12  
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8. SCANNING (FAST FORWARD / FAST REVERSE)  
This function gives you a fast search through a disc or track. Turn the SEARCH  
KNOB (13) in clockwise direction for fast forward or turn the wheel counterclock-  
wise for fast reverse. You can scan in four different forward and four different  
reverse speeds depending on how much you rotate the knob.  
Figure 13  
9. SETTING and STORING a CUE POINT:  
Setting A Cue Point:  
A cue point is the exact point playback will begin when the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON  
(17) is pressed.You may set your cue points anywhere on a disc or in a track.You  
may set up to five independent cue points per disc. Four cue points are stored  
in the BANK BUTTONS 1-4 (12) and one is shared by the IN BUTTON (26) and  
the CUE BUTTON (20). There are two (2) ways to set and create a CUE point as  
detailed in figures 14 and 15.  
1) You may press the IN BUTTON (26) on the fly (while the disc is playing). This  
will set a CUE Point without music interruption. Pressing the CUE BUTTON  
(20) will now return you to the same point that you pressed the IN BUTTON  
(26). You may now store this CUE Point in any of the BANK BUTTONS 1-4  
(12).  
Figure 14  
2) You may also use the JOG WHEEL (13) to set a cue point. While a disc is  
in PAUSE or CUE mode, use the JOG WHEEL (13) to scroll through a track  
to find your desired starting point. Once you have found your desired posi-  
tion press the PLAY BUTTON (17) to set your cue point. Pressing the CUE  
BUTTON (20) or the IN BUTTON (26) will now return you to this exact point.  
Figure 15  
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Storing A Cue Point:  
Once you have set your CUE Point by one of the two means listed on page 17, you may store your cue point  
in one of the BANK BUTTONS (12). Once you store this cue point in memory you may recall it at any time and  
you may even recall memory if the disc has been removed or power had been disconnected, see SYSTEM  
MEMORY on page 23.You may store a maximum of four cue points per a disc and maximum of 508 cue points  
can be saved in unit's memory. The MEMORY BUCKET (39) in the LCD DISPLAY (30) will approximate the  
available memory. Either a CUE POINT or a SAMPLE (See creating a sample loop on page 19 and 20) can be  
stored into a BANK BUTTON (12) not both. To Store a cue point:  
1) Create a Cue Point by one of the two means listed on page 17. Press the MEMORY BUTTON (16), as in  
Figure 16. The yellow Memory Cue LED will glow indicating the store memory function has been activated.  
You may now press any one of the four BANK BUTTONS (12) to store your cue point into memory (Figure  
17). After pressing one of the BANK BUTTONS (12), the corresponding Bank Button LED will flash briefly.  
The LED on the the BANK BUTTON (12) will remain lit indicating either a sample or cue point is stored in  
memory. The yellow Memory LED will turn off.  
Figure 17  
Figure 16  
2) Repeat the above steps to store up to three more Cue Points. Once your four cue points have been stored  
you may access them at any time. During playback the cue points will instantly start playback from that  
point without any music interruption. Please note in order to access these cue point, the disc used to  
create the cue points must be loaded in the drive.  
10.CREATING AND PLAYING A SEAMLESS LOOP  
A seamless loop is a sound loop that plays continuously without sound interruption. You can use this loop to  
create dramatic effect in your mixing. This loop has no time limit and you could actually loop the entire length of  
disc. You create a seamless loop between two continuous points of a disc.  
1) Press PLAY/PAUSE  
2) Press the IN BUTTON  
BUTTON (17) to  
activate playback  
mode.  
(26). This will set the  
starting point of the  
SEAMLESS LOOP. The  
IN BUTTON (26) LED  
will flash then glow.  
Figure 18  
Figure 19  
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3) Press the OUT BUTTON (24) to set the ending point for your SEAMLESS  
LOOP (Figure 20). The IN BUTTON (26) and OUT BUTTON (24) LEDs will  
immediately begin to flash rapidly, indicating the SEAMLESS LOOP mode  
has been activated.  
LCD LOOP INDICATORS - During a seamless loop, the LOOP (50) and  
RELOOP (49) INDICATORS will turn on in the LCD DISPLAY (30) indicating a  
loop is active.  
Figure 20  
EXITING A LOOP - To exit a SEAMLESS LOOP, press the OUT  
BUTTON (24). The IN BUTTON (26) and OUT BUTTON (24) LEDs will  
remain on, but will stop flashing. Music playback will resume normal  
play. The IN BUTTON (26) and OUT BUTTON (24) LEDs will remain  
on to remind you that a loop is stored in memory.  
Figure 21  
REPLAY LOOP - The RELOOP (22) function allows you to return to your stored  
loop at any time. The IN BUTTON (26) and OUT BUTTON (24) LEDs will indicate  
a loop is stored in memory, and may be played at any time. To replay the loop,  
press the RELOOP BUTTON (22). The IN BUTTON (26) and OUT BUTTON (24)  
LEDs will again begin to flash indicating SEAMLESS LOOP mode has been  
activated and your stored loop will immediately begin to play.  
Figure 22  
Please note: Only the ending point of the loop may be edited.You may make your loop shorter or longer. Before  
you can edit your seamless loop you obviously must first create a seamless loop to edit. If you haven’t created a  
SEAMLESS LOOP, follow the instructions in step 10 to create a loop. If a SEAMLESS LOOP has already been  
created, press the RELOOP BUTTON (22) to activate your SEAMLESS LOOP (Figure 22) if it is not already  
activated. To edit your seamless loop’s ending point:  
1) Press the OUT BUTTON (24) to return to normal play from the loops cue point. (Figure 21). This will  
disengage the SEAMLESS LOOP mode and allows you to edit the loops ending point.  
2) Press the OUT BUTTON (24) again when you reach your new ending point (Figure 21).  
- FOR A SHORTER LOOP: Press the OUT BUTTON (24) at sooner point in the track (Figure 21).  
- FOR LONGER LOOP: Press the OUT BUTTON (24) at later point in the track (Figure 21).  
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12. Using the Built In Sampler:  
Your CDI-500™ comes with an advanced built in sampler. You may store up to four samples in the four BANK  
BUTTONS (12). Once again please note you may only store either a CUE POINT or a SAMPLE into a BANK  
BUTTON (12), not both. Your sample can be a maximum of 6.5 seconds in length. A sample can be recalled  
while a CD is playing, while the CD drive is in PAUSE MODE, you may even play a sample when the CD has  
been removed. You may play your sample at anytime without music interruption. If you play your sample when  
the unit is already in playback mode you sample will over lap the current music source. You can also play your  
sample once or in a continuous loop. As with cue points you may store approximately 508 (127 x 4) samples in  
a drives memory (depending on available memory). The MEMORY BUCKET (39) on the LCD DISPLAY (30) will  
approximate the remaining memory.  
To create a sample:  
1) Initialize a loop (see creating a seamless loop on page 18 and 19). If your loop is longer than 6.5 sec-  
onds it can not be stored as a sample and will stored as a Cue Point.  
Figure 24  
Figure 23  
3) Select one of the four BANK BUTTONS (12)  
you wish to store your loop in and press that  
button.  
2) Press the MEMORY BUTTON (16). The  
MEMORY BUTTON (9) Yellow LED will glow  
indicating memory is ready to be stored.  
4) The yellow MEMORY BUTTON (16) LED will turn off, when your sample is  
locked into memory.  
5) At this point your sample has been stored into memory. The original loop you  
used to create the sample will remain playing until the OUT BUTTON (24) is  
pressed (Figure 25).  
6) Your sample can now be recalled at any time even  
when the unit is in PAUSE MODE. To recall the  
sample be sure the sample function is on, by press-  
ing the SAMPLE BUTTON (18). The yellow sample  
button LED will turn on. To play your sample in a  
continuos loop leave the sample function on. To  
play your sample just once, turn the sample function  
off immediately after initiating your sample. With the  
sample function on the sample will continue to play  
until the sample function is turned off.  
Figure 25  
7) Important Notice: If you try to activate your sample without turning the  
sample function on, the BANK BUTTON (12) will act as a cue point!  
Figure 26  
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Changing the Sample Parameters:  
Changing the sample parameters allows you to change the sample's volume (SV) and pitch (SP). The  
parameter values for the pitch range from -10:00 to +10:00 (-10:00 being the lowest) and volume val-  
ues range from 00:00 to 02:55 (00:00 being the lowest). A higher value will increase the pitch percent-  
age or volume. It's important to understand that the pitch value is basically a speed adjustment and  
has nothing to do with tonal quality. The values can be either a momentary change or set adjustment.  
The sample values are changed in three easy steps, while in sample playback mode:  
Changing the Sample Parameters - Speed  
While a sample is playing push the PARAMETER TIME KNOB (29). One  
tap will display SP +0 00 in the LCD DISPLAY (30). SP will signify the pitch  
percentage (speed) of the sample. +0 00 is your default setting - Normal  
playback. Any adjustments will be based on this default setting. Turning the  
knob in a clockwise direction will increase your pitch. Turning the knob in a  
counter-clockwise direction will decrease the parameters value.  
Figure 27  
Changing the Sample Parameters - Volume  
While a sample is playing push the PARAMETER RATIO KNOB (25). One  
tap will display SV 10 00 in the LCD DISPLAY (30). SV will signify the volume  
of the sample. 02 55 is your default setting - Normal playback. Any adjust-  
ments will be based on this default setting. Turning the knob in a clockwise  
direction will increase the volume. Turning the knob in a counter-clockwise  
direction will decrease the parameters value.  
Figure 28  
Changing the Sample Parameters - Hold Function  
Hold Function - This mode will allow you to save and lock your param-  
eter adjustments, if the hold function is not activated before you set your  
parameters, your parameter adjustments will be momentary. If you select  
the HOLD BUTTON (19) all parameters will remain until changed again or  
power is shut off, unless they are stored in to the unit's memory.  
Figure 29  
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BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)  
14. BANK BUTTONS (12):  
These buttons are used to store your samples and cue points. Only a sample or  
a cue point can be stored into each of these four banks. When a sample is stored  
in of the banks you may use the sample starting point as a cue point. The BANK  
BUTTONS instantly recall and play any of your stored samples or cue points with-  
out interrupting music playback. When in sample mode, (see "Using the Built-In  
Sampler" on page 20) and during playback, pressing any of the BANK BUTTONS  
that stores a sample, will immediately begin to play that sample without interrup-  
tion of music. If the unit is in sample mode and the drive is not in playback mode,  
pressing any of the BANK BUTTONS that stores a sample, will immediately begin  
to play that sample.  
Figure 30  
15. BANK PROGRAM BUTTON (23):  
Once you store samples in the four (4) Bank Buttons, the CDI-500 can be programmed to play the stored  
samples in a desired order. You can program the four (4) banks up to 12 times. The programmed samples can  
be played in your desired order without interrupting music playback. The programmed samples can be played  
when the player is in Pause mode and even when the disc has been removed. If the unit is in sample mode and  
the drive is not in playback mode, pressing any of the BANK BUTTONS that stores a sample, will immediately  
begin to play that sample.  
To program samples:  
1) Once you have one or more samples stored. Press the BANK  
PROGRAM BUTTON (23). The PITCH/BPM METER (41) will now  
display +1.  
Figure 31  
2) Program your Banks (Samples) in your desired order.  
EXAMPLE: Bank 3; Bank 1; Bank 2; Bank 3; Bank 3; Bank  
4; Bank 1. To end programming, press the BANK PROGRAM  
BUTTON (23).  
3) To play your programmed samples, press the SAMPLE BUTTON  
(18) then press the BANK PROGRAM BUTTON (23).  
Figure 32  
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BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)  
16. CHANGING THE TIME DISPLAY (44, 45, & 46)/TIME BAR (43):  
DURING NORMAL PLAYBACK, pressing the TIME BUTTON (9), will change the  
time display information (44, 45, 46, & 43) in the LCD (30).The following is a break  
down of the time settings and their definitions:  
1) ELAPSED - This describes the time in the LCD (44, 45, & 46) as the current  
TRACKS Elapsed running time.  
2) REMAIN (47) - This describes the time in the LCD (44, 45, & 46) as the  
current TRACKS remaining running time.  
3) TOTAL REMAIN (48) - This describes the time in the LCD (44, 45, & 46) as  
the disc total remaining running time.  
Figure 33  
TIME BAR INDICATOR (43) - Details the time defined in the TIME METER (44, 45, & 46) as a visual bar icon.  
As with the TIME METER (44, 45, & 46) this bar is also dependent on the selected time function [TOTAL REMAIN  
(48), REMAIN (47) OR ELAPSED]. This bar will begin to flash when a track is ending regardless of which time  
functon you are in. Use the flashing bar as a visual reminder that a track is ending.  
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SYSTEM MEMORY  
17. SYSTEM MEMORY:  
The CDI-500 comes with an incredible memory system.The CDI-500™ can memorize virtually every customized  
setting for a particular CD. The unit can memorize all customized effect parameters, cue points, and samples  
used on a particular disc. To store all your setting for a CD, press and hold down the MEMORY BUTTON (16)  
for at least three seconds. When the memory has been stored properly the yellow MEMORY LED (16) will flash  
then turn off. The memory is full the outline of the MEMORY BUCKET (39) in the LCD (30) will disappear.  
18. RECALL FLASH MEMORY:  
The CDI-500 can store all your programmed cue points and effect parameters in to memory. These setting may  
be recalled at any time, even when a disc has been removed and loaded at a later time.To recall the memory on  
a specific disc; 1) Be sure a CD is not loaded in to the drive. 2) Press the MEMORY BUTTON (16) down until the  
yellow memory LED begins to flash. 3) Insert the CD. "RECALL" will appear in the LCD (30) while the memory  
is being installed and the yellow MEMORY BUTTON (16) LED will turn off.  
19. CLEAR ALL MEMORY:  
You may clear the system memory at any time. This will erase all your programmed memory and restore the  
unit to it's default settings. To clear the memory: While main power is turned off, turn the SEARCH KNOB (28) in  
a counter-clockwise direction. While the search knob is turned in a counter-clockwise direction turn main power  
on. The LCD (30) will flash three times and default memory will be restored.  
20. FIRMWARE VERSION DISPLAY:  
You may display the units firmware version. Firmware is the units internal programming code. To view the firm-  
ware version: While main power is turned off, turn the SEARCH KNOB (28) in a clockwise direction. While the  
search knob is turned in a clockwise direction turn main power on. The firmware version will appear in the LCD  
(30) as long as the search wheel is held in the clockwise postion.  
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TOUCH SENSITIVE JOG WHEEL/BOP EFFECT  
JOG WHEEL TOUCH SENSITIVITY: This function works with the SCRATCH effects.This function allows the  
play and cue commands to be controled by tapping on the touch sensitive jog wheel.  
BOP EFFECT: The Bop Effect is a stutter effect that is similar to turntable scratching. You can use this effect  
to create tricks in your mixing.  
ACTIVATING TOUCH SENSITIVITY: Before you can use the JOG WHEEL  
(13) to control the play and cue commands you must first activate the jog  
wheel touch sensitivity. To activate the touch sensitivity mode, be sure the  
FX SELECT LED (21) is glowing green. Once the FX SELECT LED (21) is  
glowing green, press and hold the SCRATCH BUTTON (19) until it begins to  
flash red repeatedly. This will activate touch sensitivity mode.  
Figure 34  
IN PLAYBACK MODE: While in play mode and when the touch sensitivity  
function is active, the JOG WHEEL (13) can be used to return the unit to  
last cue point. Simply touch the JOG WHEEL (13) and unit will immediately  
return to the last set cue point and playback without music interruption.  
Essentially the JOG WHEEL (13) becomes a BOP EFFECT.  
Figure 35  
IN CUE MODE: While in cue mode and when the touch sensitivity function  
is active, tapping on the JOG WHEEL (13) can be used to start playback.The  
unit will continue to playback until the JOG WHEEL (13) is released. Once  
the JOG WHEEL (13) is released the unit will return to the last cue point.  
Figure 36  
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PITCH ADJUSTMENTS  
PITCH ADJUSTMENTS:  
The different pitch adjustments allow a track's or a loop's playback speed to be manipulated.This speed manipu-  
lation is commonly used to beat match between two or more music sources such as a turntable or another CD  
player. The playback speed may be increased or decreased by a factor of +/-100. The next section details the  
different pitch manipulation schemes.  
1. PITCH SLIDER (7):  
This function will increase or decrease the tracks playback speed or "PITCH."  
The maximum pitch percentage manipulation in this function is +/-100%. The  
PITCH SLIDER 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. The PITCH  
SLIDER adjustment can be changed to range from +/-4%, +/-8%, +/-16%, or  
+/-100% (See changing "PITCH SLIDER PERCENTAGE RANGE" on the next  
page). The pitch adjustments will effect normal playback and loops only when the  
PITCH ON/OFF BUTTON (26) is turned on. The pitch adjustments will not affect  
your samples.  
Figure 37  
Activating the Pitch Slider (3): To activate the PITCH SLIDER (7) you must  
turn on the pitch adjustment function. Press the ON/OFF BUTTON (3) located  
at the top right of the unit. The ON/OFF BUTTON (3) LED will glow when the  
function is activated. If the pitch function is not activated the PITCH SLIDER (7)  
will not function.  
Figure 38  
Using the Pitch Slider (7): Be sure the pitch function has been activated as  
described above. To use the PITCH SLIDER (7) slide the slider up and down.  
Down will increase the pitch and up will decrease the pitch.  
Figure 39  
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PITCH ADJUSTMENTS  
Adjusting the PITCH SLIDER'S RANGE (7): You may change the  
PITCH SLIDER'S (7) operating range at any time. To change the operat-  
ing range be sure the pitch function is turned on, see figure 38. The pitch  
percentage range 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 ranges,  
press the PITCH ON/OFF BUTTON (3) and tap on the PITCH RANGE BUT-  
TON (1) until your desired value is reached, see figure 40.  
Figure 40  
2. PITCH BENDING:  
Unlike the PITCH SLIDER (7) adjustment this function will momentarily increase or decrease a tracks speed  
during playback. There are two ways to operate this function, with the (-) & (+) PITCH BUTTONS (11) or with the  
JOG WHEEL (13). The maximum pitch bend percentage allowed is +/- 100%. The pitch bend function will work  
in conjunction with the PITCH SLIDER'S (7) pitch setting. For example, if the PITCH SLIDER (7) is set to a 2%  
pitch gain the pitch bending process will begin at 2% and will continue to the maximum of +/- 100%.  
NOTE: A -100% pitch manipulation will stop playback entirely.  
Holding down or tapping on the (-)  
PITCH BEND BUTTON (11) will provide  
a slow down in the playback pitch.  
Figure 41  
Holding down or tapping on the (+)  
PITCH BEND BUTTON (11) will provide  
a speed bump in the playback pitch.  
Figure 42  
PITCH BEND BUTTONS (11):  
The (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (11) will increase track playback speed and the (-) PITCH BEND BUTTON (11)  
will decrease track playback speed. 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 (11) is held down continuously as in  
figure 42, the disc speed will increase and will continue to increase until it reaches a maximum of 100% speed  
gain. When you release the (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (11) the disc speed will automatially return to it’s previ-  
c
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PITCH ADJUSTMENTS  
3. JOG WHEEL (13):  
The JOG WHEEL will temporarily bend the pitch if a track is in playback mode  
Rotating the wheel in a clockwise direction will increase your track pitch and  
rotating the wheel in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease your track  
pitch.The speed you rotate the JOG WHEEL will determine pitch bend percent-  
age (%). For example, if the JOG WHEEL is continuously turned in a counter-  
clockwise direction the playback speed will steadily decrease and will continue  
to decrease until playback reaches a maximum of -100% and playback stops  
entirely. When you stop turning the JOG WHEEL the disc speed will automati-  
c
ally return to it’s previous set speed.  
NOTE: To use the JOG WHEEL in a pitch bend function when the  
SCRATCH EFFECT (19) is activated you must use the outer ring of the jog  
wheel where the clear rubber insulator is attached.  
Figure 43  
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BUILT-IN EFFECTS  
The CDI-500™ comes with nine built in effects. These effects can be used one at a time or you may  
choose to overlap the effects and use up to four at a time. The Built-in effects include Scratch, Skid,  
Filter, Phase, Flanger, Echo, Robot, Pan, and Trans. It is important to understand that only one effect  
per an effect bank can be turned on at one time, but all four effects banks can be used at a time. FOR  
EXAMPLE: the Flanger, Echo, and Robot are all stored in the same effects bank but only one can be  
used at a time. You can choose to use the effects with their default parameters or you may choose to  
customize each effect by changing the parameters. The parameter values for all the effects will range.  
Some effects will have more adjustable parameters than others. The parameters have two adjust-  
able values, PR (Parameter Ratio) and PT (Parameter Time). All parameters will be reset to there  
default values when power is shut off!  
FX SELECT: The FX SELECT BUTTON (21) allows you to toggle back and  
forth between the two effects banks. When the FX SELECT BUTTON (21)  
LED is glowing green you have access to the top bank of effects which  
include; scratch, filter, echo, robot, and trans. When the FX SELECT BUT-  
TON (21) LED is glowing blue you have access to the bottom bank of effects  
which include; skid, phase, flanger, and pan. To toggle to the next bank of  
effects press the FX SELECT BUTTON (21) more than once.  
Figure 44  
SCRATCH/SKID EFFECT: The Scratch Effect simulates real time turntable  
scratching.The Skid effect simulates the sudden platter stop of a turntable,  
like pressing the stop button on a turntable. When the Scratch Effect is  
activated the SCRATCH LED will flash green. Once the Scratch Effect has  
been activated the JOG WHEEL (13) may be used in the same fashion a  
turntable platter is used. Use the JOG WHEEL (13) to simulate the scratch  
motion on a turntable platter and to manipulate playback. When the skid  
effect is activated the SKID LED will flash blue. Both the Skid and Scratch  
time parameters can be adjusted from 0010 to 9990. 9990 will give you the  
longest Skid times. The Skid value ranges from a 10ms to ten seconds.  
Figure 45  
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BUILT-IN EFFECTS  
FILTER/PHASE EFFECT: The Filter and Phase effects tweak the original  
sound to add different tonal definition. When the Filter Effect is activated  
the FILTER LED will flash green, when the Phase Effect is selected the  
PHASE LED will flash blue.  
Figure 46  
FLANGER/ECHO/ROBOT EFFECT: The Flanger effect distorts the output  
signal and creates an effect similar to the frequency phasing in and out of  
each other. The Echo effect adds an echo to your output signal. The Robot  
effect distorts the output to simulate a sci-fi robot voice. When the Flanger  
effect is selected the FLANGER LED will flash blue, when the Echo or Robot  
effect is selected the ECHO LED (19) will flash green.  
ROBOT EFFECT: The Robot effect distorts the output to simulate a sci-  
fi robot voice. The Robot effect is activated in the echo parameters (see  
"Parameters" in the next section). To activate the Robot effect select the  
echo effect. After the Echo effect is activated turn the HOLD (19) function  
on. Use the PARAMETER TIME KNOB (29) and set the (PT) value to 0010.  
After "PT" value has been set, use the PARAMETER RATIO KNOB (25) to  
create the effect by turning it back and forth.  
FLANGER EFFECT: The Flanger effect distorts the output signal and cre-  
ates an effect similar to frequencies phasing in and out of each other. The  
FLANGER Effect has two adjustable parameters, Parameter Time (PT) and  
Parameter Ratio (PR). The PT will adjust the Flanger Mode and The PR  
will adjust the Flanger Frequency Range (see "Parameters" in the next sec-  
tion).  
Figure 47  
ECHO EFFECT: The Echo effect adds an echo to your output signal. The  
Echo effect has two adjustable parameters, Parameter Time (PT) and  
Parameter Ratio (PR). The PR will adjust the length of the Echo (drop off  
time), and the PT will adjust the echo gap length (see "Parameters" in the  
next section). off time), and the PT will adjust the Echo gap length.  
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BUILT-IN EFFECTS  
TRANS/PAN EFFECT: The Trans effect simulates a real-time mixer trans-  
former effect. When the "Transformer" effect is activated the TRANS LED  
will flash green, when the "Pan" effect is selected the PAN LED will flash  
blue. The Pan effect allows you to pan the output from the left channel to  
the right channel.  
TRANS EFFECT: The Trans effect has two adjustable parameters,  
Parameter Time and Parameter Ratio. The PT will adjust the Trans Speed  
and The PR will adjust the Trans Audio Length. The lower the PT value the  
faster the Trans effect (PT 0500 = 1/2 second, PT 1000 = 1 second).  
PAN EFFECT: The Pan effect uses the PT value to pan left to Right. PT  
0500 is the default setting which is center pan. The Pan Value ranges from  
10ms to ten seconds.  
Figure 48  
PARAMETERS:  
All the effects have adjustable parameters.The parameters change the way  
the effects will react. To enter the parameter menus for any of the effects,  
press or turn either of the two PARAMETER KNOBS (25 OR 29). When the  
parameter mode is selected the time display in the LCD (30) will change to  
indicate the parameter your are adjusting. All effects except the pan effect  
have two adjustable parameters. PARAMETER TIME (29) and PARAMETER  
RATIO (25). Use these knobs to customize the effects to your liking.  
Figure 49  
HOLD BUTTON: Use the HOLD BUTTON (19) to lock your customized  
parameters. If the hold button is not activated any changes to your param-  
eters will be momentary. To activate the hold function press the HOLD  
BUTTON (19) as in figure 50. When the hold function becomes activated,  
the hold button will begin to glow red.  
Figure 50  
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FLIP-FLOP™  
FLIP-FLOP™  
This feature is a kind of “auto pilot”. When you are using two CDI-500™ players and an American Audio® “Q”  
Deck™ mixer, you can have one player begin playback when the other ends.You can “Flip-Flop™” single tracks,  
the entire disc, or a combination of the two.  
To FLIP-FLOP™ single tracks:  
1) Connect your system as described in the connection section on page 8.  
2) Set your American Audio® “Q” Deck™ mixer’s crossfader to the center  
position.  
Single black cross line  
3) Set your two CDI-500s™ to playback in single mode, SINGLE (51) should be  
indicated in the LCD (30).  
Single black cross line  
4) Load your two CDI-500s™ with audio discs.  
5) After they have both cued, press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (17) on one  
player to begin playback.  
6) After the first player’s single track has ended the second player’s track will  
immediately begin playback.  
7) FLIP-FLOP™ will continue until you stop it or power is interrupted.  
Mono Mini Plug  
Figure 53  
To Flip-Flop entire CDs:  
Be sure your players are both in continuous play mode, make sure SINGLE MODE (51) does not appear in the  
LCDS (30) of both players. Follow all directions for single track FLIP-FLOP™ above.When one player’s disc ends  
the other player will immediately begin playback.  
Note: You may combine FLIP-FLOP™ single and continuous playback modes by selecting either single or con-  
tinuous playback on your units.  
Connecting your CDI-500™ to an American Audio® or an American DJ® “Q” Deck™ mixer for “Flip-Flop™”  
control: Be sure to connect 1/8” mono mini plugs from the control connection on the rear of your CDI-500™ to  
the 1/8” control jack on the rear of American Audio® “Q” series mixer. That’s it, you’ll be set for FLIP-FLOP.™  
Sample "Q" Start Set-Up. This set-up will allow "Q" start function and Flip-Flop™ function to operate.  
Be sure to use 1/8" mono mini plugs only.  
230V  
115V  
230V  
115V  
AC IN~  
POWER  
OFF  
AC IN~  
POWER  
OFF  
AUDIO OUT  
DIGITAL  
OUT  
RELAY  
AUDIO OUT  
DIGITAL  
OUT  
RELAY  
ON  
ON  
Figure 54  
Compatible Q-Deck Mixer  
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WARRANTY  
WARRANTY INFORMATION: The CDI-500™ carries a ONE year (365 days) limited warranty.  
This warranty covers parts and labor. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your pur-  
chase and warranty. All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid  
and accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number. If the unit is under warranty, you must provide  
a copy of your proof of purchase invoice. Please contact American Audio® customer support at (800)  
322-6337 for a R.A. number. All package not displaying a R.A. number on the outside of the package  
will be returned to the shipper.  
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. 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 American Audio®; if the product is damaged  
because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual.  
D. This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include maintenance, cleaning or peri-  
odic check-up. During the period specified above, American Audio® will replace defective parts at its  
expense, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in  
material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of American Audio® under this warranty shall be lim-  
ited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof, including parts, at the sole discretion of Ameri-  
can 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 prod-  
ucts without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured.  
F. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied  
with products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, all implied warran-  
ties 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 replace-  
ment 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.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
GENERAL  
Model: American Audio® CDI-500™ - Professional CD Player  
Type:  
Tray loading, digital compact disc audio player.  
Standard size compact discs only (5 in/12 cm and 3in/8cm)  
Within +/- 4%, +/- 8%, +/- 16%, +/- 100%  
0.1%  
Disc type:  
Pitch Range:  
Pitch Accuracy:  
Dimensions:  
Installation:  
348mm (W) x 246mm (D) x 106mm (H)  
Place on flat surface or mount in flat case  
7 Lbs. / 3.2 Kgs  
Weight:  
Power supply:  
Power consumption:  
Environmental conditions:  
AC 115/230V, 50/60Hz  
15W  
Operational temperature:  
Operational humidity:  
Storage temperature:  
5 to 35˚C (41 to 95˚F)  
25 to 85% RH (no condensation)  
-20 to 60˚C (4 to 140˚F)  
Accessories:  
Connecting RCA Cable (1 set for left and right channels)  
Control 1/8” miniplug type (3 feet)  
AUDIO SECTION  
Quantization:  
16 bit linear per channel  
44.1 kHz at normal pitch  
8 times  
Sampling rate:  
Over sampling rate:  
D/A conversion  
Frequency response:  
Output level:  
16 bit  
+/- 1 dB 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz  
1.0V +/- 1dB  
47k ohm or more  
Load impedance:  
AUDIO CHARACTERISTICS (TEST DISC: TCD-782, LOAD=47Kohm)  
ITEM  
NOMINAL  
LIMIT  
CONDITION  
Output level  
1Vrms+/-0.5dB  
within 0.5dB  
20Hz-20KHz, +/-0.5dB  
+/-2.5dB  
1Vrms+/-1dB  
within 1dB  
20Hz-20KHz,+/-1.0dB  
+/-3dB  
1KHz,0dB  
1KHz,0dB  
0dB Output  
16KHz,-20dB  
1KHz,0dB  
1KHz,0dB  
1KHz.0dB  
Channel balance  
Frequency response  
De-emphasis response  
Channel separation*  
T.H.D. + NOISE*1  
S/N ratio (IHF-A)*2  
83dB  
75dB  
0.01%  
0.03%  
80dB  
86dB  
NOTE: 1* With 20KHz low pass filter.  
*2 With 20KHz low pass filter, "IHF-A" weighted  
SEARCHING TIME (TEST DISC: TCD-792)  
ITEM  
NOMINAL  
LIMITSCONDITION  
Short access time  
Long access time  
2sec  
4sec  
4sec Play next track  
6sec Track 1 ->Track 20  
Track 20 ->Track 1  
PLAYABILITY  
ITEM  
NOMINAL  
LIMIT  
CONDITION  
Interruption  
1mm  
1mm  
75um  
140um  
1mm  
0.7mm  
0.6mm  
65um  
140um  
0.5mm  
TCD-725  
Black dot  
TCD-725  
Finger prints  
Eccentricity  
Vertical deviation  
TCD-725  
TCD-712 W/O TRACK JUMP  
TCD-731R  
PICK-UP  
System  
Object lens drive system optical pick-up  
2 dimensional parallel drive  
3 spot beam detection  
Semiconductor laser  
Object lens drive system  
Tracking detection  
Optical source  
Wave length  
780nm  
NOTES: Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to  
change without any prior written notice.  
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