American Audio CD Player MCD 810 User Manual
MCD-810  
Professional Dual Mp3  
Compact Disc Player  
Featuring:  
FLIPFLOP  
User Guide  
and Reference Manual  
4295 Charter Street  
Los Angeles Ca. 90058  
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Rev. 3/05  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
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 fol-  
lowing 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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.  
If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into  
the product.  
ATTACHMENTS  
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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.  
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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  
Because power supplies vary from location  
to location we have incorporated a selectable  
power supply.  
• 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.  
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.  
115V  
VOLTAGE SELECTOR  
230V  
CONNECT TO  
CONTROLLER  
CONNECT TO  
CONTROLLER  
2
1
AUDIO OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
DIGITAL  
OUT  
DIGITAL  
OUT  
R
L
R
L
VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH  
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.  
The serial and model number for this unit is  
located on the rear panel. Please write down  
the numbers here and retain for future refer-  
ence.  
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.  
Model No.________________________________  
Serial No.________________________________  
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  
servicedby qualified service personnel when:  
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has  
been damaged.  
Purchase Notes:  
Date of Purchase__________________________  
Dealer Name______________________________  
Dealer Address____________________________  
_________________________________________  
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 Phone_____________________________  
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UNPACKING  
Every MCD-810™ 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® MCD-810™ CD player. This CD  
player is a representation of American Audio’s continuing commitment to produce the best and high-  
est quality audio products possible at an affordable price. Please read and understand this manual  
completely before attempting to operate your new CD player. This booklet contains important informa-  
tion 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:  
[email protected]  
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 operation.  
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MAIN FEATURES  
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8 times over sampling 1 bit D/A converter  
Auto cue  
1/75th second frame search  
Real time cue (“Cue on the Fly”)  
4 different speed scan (4 Forward/ 4 Reverse)  
Digital RCA coaxial output  
Bright Large Digital Screen  
Fader “Q” Start Control (a)  
Seamless Loop (uninterrupted loop playback)  
4 Programmable Cue (Bank) Buttons (5 sec. each bank)  
Memory Backup, Defaults to last setting (c)  
4,000 programmable Cue Points (1000 x 4) (d)  
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Music Master tempo  
Real Time Scratch Play  
10 Sec. Digital Anti-Shock  
Flash Start Function (e)  
Sleep Mode (g)  
Bop Effect (f)  
Pitch display  
Flip-Flop (b)  
Selectable Single or Continuous Play  
Jog Wheel Pitch Bend +/-100%  
Auto BPM  
Adjustable Pitch Percentages: +/-4%, +/-8%, +/-16% or +/-100% (+/-100% can only be done with actual  
music cds.)  
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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. Connect your MCD-810 as described in the set-up section of  
this manual. After set up is completed load CDs into both players. By moving the mixer’s crossfader from left to right  
you can start and pause the MCD-810™ playback functions. For Example, if the mixer’s crossfader is all the way to  
the left (player one is playing and 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 loops may quickly be recalled by moving the mixer crossfader back and forth. New cue points can  
be easily selected on the MCD-810™ 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.  
(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 both sides of the MCD-810™. Connect your MCD-810 as described  
in the set-up section 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 26.  
(c) MEMORY BACKUP: The MCD-810™ has a five (5) year memory back-up, that will save your setting in case  
the power supply is accidentally disconnected. MCD-810™ will remember your last setting (SGL, and CTN) even if  
you disconnect your main power. The MCD-810™ will store your cue points and loops in memory if you acci-  
dentally eject a disc or shut off the power. See memory on page 26.  
(d) PROGRAMMABLE CUE POINTS: The MCD-810™ has four Bank (Flash) Start Buttons (29). 1000 Cue points  
can be stored in each of the BANK BUTTONS (7), for a total of 4,000. 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 any loop that is stored in the players  
memory.  
(f) BOP EFFECT: The Bop Effect button serves two features. First, it is a stutter effect, creating a sound similar to a  
loopr. Second, it will return to the last Cue point in memory instantly. This will allow you to create great effects.  
To create the BOP Effect, see BOP Effect on page 26.  
(g) SLEEP MODE: The MCD-810'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  
1. Checking the Contents  
Be sure your MCD-810™ was shipped with the following:  
1) MCD-810™ Transportation Unit  
3) Operating Instructions (This Booklet)  
5) Two (2) "Q-Start" 1/8” mini plug.  
7) Warranty card.  
2) MCD-810™ Controller Unit  
4) Two (2) Control Cables  
6) Two (2) Sets of Stereo RCA Cables  
2. Installing the Units  
1) Place your unit on a flat surface or mount it in a secure rack mount case.  
2) Be sure the player is mounted in a well ventilated area where it will not be exposed to direct  
sunlight, high temperatures, or high humidity.  
3) Try to place the unit as far as possible from TVs and tuners, as the unit may cause undesir-  
able interference.  
3. Connections  
1) Be sure main power is connected last to prevent any electrical damage.  
2) AUDIO CONNECTIONS: Use the included RCA cable to connect the MCD-810™ outputs  
to the line inputs of a mixer. Never connect a CD player's output to a mixers "phono"  
inputs.  
3) CONTROL JACK CONNECTIONS: Use the supplied 1/8” mono mini plug cable to connect  
your MCD-810™ 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 - See  
“Q” start control page 7).  
4) Connect the supplied D-Plug control cables from the transport unit to the controlling unit. Be  
sure to transport drive one is connected to controlling unit one and transport drive two is  
connected to controlling drive two.  
CAUTION:  
• Be sure to use the supplied mono 1/8" control cables. Using other types of cable may result  
in unit damage  
• To avoid sever damage to the unit, be sure the power is off when making connections to  
the unit.  
Installation Note:  
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)  
Figure 1  
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS  
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3 4  
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6 7 8  
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Figure 2  
CUE  
CUE  
CD MP3  
CD MP3  
AUTOBPM  
PITCH  
AUTOBPM  
PITCH  
TRACK  
TRACK  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
TOTALREMAIN  
TOTALREMAIN  
RELOOP  
RELOOP  
M
S
F
M
S
F
SGL  
CTN  
S GL  
CTN  
TIME  
TIME  
M
1
2
3
4
M
1
2
3
4
TAP  
TAP  
B OP  
B OP  
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14  
13  
12  
11  
Figure 3  
27 26  
25  
24  
indicates all the functions, as they are occurring.  
This display is viewable at several comfortable  
angles (see page 8). The display ICONS will be  
explained on page 14.  
A. CONTROLLER UNIT (FIGURE 3)  
1. JOG WHEEL - This wheel has three func-  
tions;  
A. The wheel works as a pitch bend during  
Playback. Turning the wheel clockwise can  
increase the pitch percentage up to 100%,  
and turning the wheel in the counter-clockwise  
direction can decrease the pitch percentage  
down to -100%. The pitch bend will be deter-  
mined on how long you turn the jog wheel  
continuously.  
B. The jog wheel will also control the scratch  
effect, when the scratch effect is active.  
C. The jog wheel is also used to edit your  
seamless loop. See page 20 for more  
details.  
3. PITCH PERCENTAGE SELECTOR- Choose  
from pitch percentages of 4%, 8%, 16%, and  
100%. See page 24 for more details.  
4. EJECT FUNCTION - Pressing this will eject  
the CD. The eject function will only when the unit  
is in cue mode, this is to prevent accidentally  
ejecting the disc when in play mode.  
5. SCRATCH BUTTON - This button is used to  
activate and deactivate the Scratch effect.  
6. SEARCH KNOB - The search function has  
four forward and four reverse speed positions  
allowing you to quickly scan through tracks. The  
2. LCD DISPLAY - This high quality LCD display  
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more you turn the wheel in either direction, the in to the four BANK BUTTONS (7). The loops or  
faster your search.  
cue point can then be recalled at any time even  
when the disc has been removed and reloaded  
at a later time.  
7. BANK BUTTONS 1-4 - These button are used  
to store either four (4) cue points or four (4) loops.  
Each Bank Button can store either a loop or a 13. SGL/CTN - This function allows you to  
cue point. 5 sec. loops can be stored in each choose between single track play or continuous  
bank.  
track play (all tracks in order). This function also  
operates in FLIP FLOP mode. This button will  
also allow you to turn the Auto Cue function on  
and off. See page 14 for this function.  
8. TRACK KNOB - This knob is used to scroll  
backward and forward through tracks. Pushing  
this knob and turning it at the same time will let  
you scroll through the folders found on a Mp3 14.TIME MODE - The TIME button will switch the  
disc. Also, when you press it once it will toggle time value described in the TIME METER between  
between the track name and the album name on ELAPSED PLAYING TIME, TRACK REMAINING  
an Mp3 disc.  
TIME, and TOTAL REMAINING TIME. This button  
will also allow you to enter the firmware, sleep  
mode, and Memory clear menus. See page 22  
for this menu function.  
9. FOLDER BUTTON - This button is used to  
toggle between folders and tracks. Press this  
button to show the folder that is playing in the  
LCD. This button is really only for Mp3 discs.  
15.PITCH BEND BUTTONS -  
(-) 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  
SLIDERS (10) pitch value Holding down this but-  
ton will give a maximum of -100% pitch. Use  
this function to slow to another playing music  
source. Be sure to notice that this function is a  
momentary pitch adjustment, for a more precise  
adjustment use the PITCH SLIDER (10) to match  
the BPM’s with another playing music source.  
10. PITCH SLIDER - This slider is used to adjust  
the playback pitch percentage. The slider is a  
set adjustment and will remain set until the pitch  
slider is moved or the pitch function has been  
turned off. This adjustment can be made with  
or without a disc in the drive. The pitch adjust-  
ment will remain even if a disc has been remove  
and will reflect on any other disc loaded into the  
player. That is to say, if you set a +2% pitch on  
one disc, remove that disc and insert another,  
that disc too will have a +2% pitch. The amount  
of pitch being applied will be displayed in the  
LCD (2).  
11. TEMPO LOCK FUNCTION - This button  
activates the TEMPO LOCK function. This func-  
tion 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 "chip-  
munk" 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. To turn this function  
off, press and hold down this button for at least  
1 second and then release.  
(+) PITCH BEND BUTTON - The (+) pitch  
bend function creates a momentary “BUMP” 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 any other music  
source. Remember, this is a momentary function.  
When you remove your finger from this button,  
the BPM’s will automatically return to PITCH  
SLIDERS (10) selected pitch. Holding down this  
button will give a maximum of +100% pitch.  
16. PITCH ON/OFF BUTTON - This button is  
used to turn the PITCH SLIDER (10) function on  
12. MEMORY BUTTON - This button allows  
you to program up to 4 cue points or four loops  
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function allows you to set a CUE POINT (see CUE  
and off. This button will also change the pitch  
percentage the PITCH SLIDER (10) will react to.  
The pitch percentage can be changed between  
4%, 8%, 16% and 100%. 4% will allow the least  
amount of pitch manipulation and 100% will  
allow the most amount of pitch manipulation. To  
adjust to the different values please see page  
28. The L.E.D. of the PITCH ON/OFF BUTTON  
will indicate which pitch percentage mode you  
are in, glowing red for 4%, glowing red for 8%,  
glowing blue for 16% or flashing blue for 100%.  
Note when L.E.D. is not glowing in any color the  
Pitch Function is not activated.  
POINT page 18) without music interruption (“on  
the fly”). This button also sets the starting point  
of a seamless loop (see SEAMLESS LOOP).  
22. 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 blue play L.E.D. will glow,  
and while in pause mode the blue play L.E.D. will  
flash.  
23. 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 16). The green CUE L.E.D. will  
glow when the unit is in cue mode The L.E.D. will  
also flash every time a new CUE POINT is set.  
The CUE button can be held down to momen-  
tarily play the CD. When you release the 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. TAP BUTTON - This button is used to override  
and manually set a tracks BPM. Occasionally the  
built-in BPM meter may not function as desired.  
This button allows you to override the internal  
beat clock and manually set a tracks BPMs. To  
manually set the BPMs; tap this button a few  
times to a tracks heavy down beat, the unit will  
automatically calculate your tapping and trans-  
late it into a tracks BPMs. The BPM READOUT  
is then displayed in the LCD (2). To return to the  
automatic BPM counter, press and hold down  
the TAP BUTTON for at least 2 seconds and then  
release.  
B. REMOTE CONTROL - REAR  
24. CHANNEL 1 REMOTE JACK - Connect the  
supplied 8 pin din cable from this jack to the  
player's channel 1 remote connector. This will  
allow you to control the functions of player 1.  
18. BOP BUTTON - During play mode, pressing  
the BOP button will instantly return play to the  
last set cue point without interruption of music.  
25. CHANNEL1CONTROLLERJACK- Connect  
the supplied mini-plug from the CUE jack on the  
rear of your CD unit to the CONTROL out jack of  
a compatible American Audio® or American DJ®  
mixer. This will enable the CD "Q-Start" function.  
This feature is only available on American Audio®  
or American DJ® “Q” series mixers.  
19. RELOOP BUTTON - If a SEAMLESS LOOP  
has been made (see setting a SEAMLESS LOOP  
on page 17), 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  
loop, press the OUT BUTTON (20). LOOP and  
RELOOP will appear in the LCD DISPLAY (2)  
when the RELOOP function is available.  
26. CHANNEL 2 REMOTE JACK - Connect the  
supplied 8 pin din cable from this jack to the  
player's channel 1 remote connector. This will  
allow you to control the functions of player 2.  
20.OUT BUTTON - This button is used to set  
the ending point of a loop. A loop is started by  
pressing the IN BUTTON (21), pressing the OUT  
BUTTON set the loop ending point. The loop  
will continue to play until the OUT BUTTON is  
pressed once again.  
27. CHANNEL 2 CONTROLLER JACK - Connect  
the supplied mini-plug from the CUE jack on the  
rear of your CD unit to the CONTROL out jack of  
a compatible American Audio® or American DJ®  
mixer. This will enable the CD "Q-Start" function.  
This feature is only available on American Audio®  
or American DJ® “Q” series mixers.  
21. IN BUTTON - “CUE ON THE FLY” - This  
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32  
31 30 29  
28  
115V  
230V  
VOLTAGE SELECTOR  
CONNECT TO  
CONTROLLER  
CONNECT TO  
CONTROLLER  
2
1
AUDIO OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
DIGITAL  
OUT  
DIGITAL  
OUT  
R
L
R
L
40  
39  
38  
37  
36  
35  
34  
33  
Figure 4  
B. TRANSPORT UNIT (FIGURE 4)  
Open/Close) - This button is used to open and  
close the drive 1 transport tray. NOTE: When a  
disc is already loaded in the transport tray, the  
tray will not open unless the unit is in pause or  
cue mode.  
28. DRIVE 2 TRANSPORT TRAY - This tray is  
used to load and unload a compact disc in to the  
drive 2 mechanism. The tray is opened and closed  
by pressing the DRIVE 2 OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON  
(29). Never attempt to force the transport tray to  
open or close when the power is turned off.  
32. DRIVE 1 TRANSPORT TRAY - This tray is  
used to load and unload a compact disc in to  
the drive 1 mechanism. The tray is opened and  
closed by pressing the DRIVE 1 OPEN/CLOSE  
BUTTON (31). Never attempt to force the to  
transport tray open or close when the power is  
turned off.  
29. DRIVE 2 OPEN/CLOSE (Transport Tray  
Open/Close) - This button is used to open and  
close the drive 2 transport tray. NOTE: When a  
disc is already loaded in the transport tray, the  
tray will not open unless the unit is in pause or  
cue mode.  
33. DRIVE 1 AUDIO OUT R & L - These jacks  
send a left and right analog mono output signal.  
Use these jacks to send standard audio to a  
mixer or receiver. The red colored jack represents  
the right channel output and white jack repre-  
30. POWER SWITCH - This switch is used to  
control the unit's main power. A blue L.E.D.  
directly above the power switch will glow to indi-  
cate main power is active.  
31. DRIVE 1 OPEN/CLOSE (Transport Tray  
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sents the left channels output.  
power connection. Only use the supplied polar-  
ized power cord. Use of any other power may  
result in sever damage to the unit. Be sure the  
local power matches the unit’s required power.  
34. DRIVE 1 DIGITAL OUT - This jack sends a  
digital stereo out signal. Use this connection to  
create near perfect copies of your disc to a Mini  
disc, CD-R, or any other recording device with a  
digital input.  
38. DRIVE 2 AUDIO OUT R & L - These jacks  
send a left and right analog mono output signal.  
Use these jacks to send standard audio to a  
mixer or receiver. The red colored jack represents  
the right channel output and white jack repre-  
sents the left channels output.  
35. DRIVE 1 REMOTE JACK - Connect the sup-  
plied 8 pin din cable from this jack to the remote  
control's channel 1 remote connector. This will  
allow you to control the player functions with the  
remote unit.  
39. DRIVE 2 DIGITAL OUT - This jack sends a  
digital stereo out signal. Use this connection to  
create near perfect copies of your disc to a Mini  
disc, CD-R, or any other recording device with a  
digital input.  
36. VOLTAGE SELECTOR - Because power  
supplies vary from location to location a voltage  
selector switch has been incorporated in the unit's  
design. This switch can select a voltage input of  
120v or 220v to accommodate the two major  
power source. Always be sure to disconnect the  
power plug before changing the voltage.  
40. DRIVE 2 REMOTE JACK - Connect the sup-  
plied 8 pin din cable from this jack to the remote  
control's channel 2 remote connector. This will  
allow you to control the player functions with the  
remote unit.  
*Only dual voltage models have this switch.  
37. POWER CONNECTOR - This is the main  
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41 42 43  
44  
45  
46  
47 48  
CUE  
63  
62  
CD MP3  
AUTOBPM  
PITCH  
TRACK  
61  
60  
59  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
TOTALREMAIN  
RELOOP  
S
M
F
Figure 5  
58  
57 56  
55  
54  
53 52 51 50  
49  
53, 54, 55. TIME DISPLAY - These indicators detail  
the Minutes, Seconds, and Frames. The meter will  
display either the elapsed, total, or remaining time  
of a track or disc. The time displayed in the meter  
will directly reflect the time indicator above TOTAL  
REMAIN (56), OR REMAIN (52).  
D. LCD DISPLAY PANEL (FIGURE 5)  
41. PLAY INDICATOR - The "PLAY" indicator will  
glow when the unit is in play mode.  
42. PAUSE INDICATOR - This indicator will glow  
when the drive is in pause mode.  
56. TOTAL/REMAIN INDICATOR - When "TOTAL"  
and "REMAIN" are indicated in the LCD DISPLAY  
(2) the TIME DESCRIBED (53, 54, & 55) in the LCD  
(2) will define the total disc remaining time.  
43. CUE INDICATOR - This indicator will glow when  
the unit is in CUE or mode and will flash every time  
a new CUE POINT is set.  
44. CHARACTER DISPLAY - This will display the  
name of the track and album when a Mp3 disc is  
loaded.  
57. TRACK INDICATOR - This 3-digit indicator  
visually details the current track cued or playing.  
58. FOLDER INDICATOR - This will indicate  
which folder you are in when a Mp3 disc is loaded.  
The Folder Button must be activated to see which  
Folder you are in. If not you will only see the Track  
Number. See page 26 for more details.  
45. AUTO BPM - This will indicate that the AUTO  
BPM counter is active.  
46. BPM METER - This meter will display either the  
BPM's of the current track.  
47. BPM INDICATOR - Indicator will light up what-  
ever is being displayed.  
59. RELOOP INDICATOR - Appears when  
RELOOP is engaged or ready to be engaged.  
H
48.  
TEMPO LOCK - This will indicate the Tempo  
60. 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 indica-  
tor is not on the unit is in continuous mode In con-  
tinuous mode the drive will play all the remaining  
tracks on the disc. Once the remaining tracks have  
ended the unit will return to cue mode  
Lock function is active.  
49. PITCH METER - This meter will display the pitch  
percentage applied by the PITCH SLIDER (10).  
50. PITCH INDICATOR - Indicator will light up when  
the Pitch is activated.  
51. TIME BAR INDICATOR - This bar gives a visual  
approximation of a track's or disc's remaining time.  
This bar will begin to flash when a CD is ending or a  
track if the unit is in "SINGLE" mode.  
61. AUTO CUE - This will indicate if the Auto Cue  
is on or off. Press and hold the SGL/CTN (13) for 1  
sec. to turn the Auto Cue function on and off.  
62. MP3 INDICATOR - This will indicate that a  
Mp3 disc is loaded in the drive.  
52. REMAIN INDICATOR - When "REMAIN" is indi-  
cated in the LCD DISPLAY (2) the TIME DESCRIBED  
(53, 54, & 55) in the LCD will define the current  
track's remaining time.  
63. CD INDICATOR - This will indicate that a CD  
is loaded in the drive.  
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1. LOADING/EJECTING DISCS  
The MCD-810™ can only play 3 and 5 inch CDs. Odd shaped, and oval CDs are not compatible. When load-  
ing a CD into the transport tray, always hold the disc by it edge (see Figure 6). Load the disc label side up and  
place it in the disc tray. Never touch the signal surface (the glossy side). To remove a disc from the tray press  
the EJECT BUTTON (4), see Figure 7.  
CAUTION:  
• NEVER attempt to load any other objects besides a 3" or 5" CD.  
• NEVER attempt to load more than one disc at a time. Doing so may result in sever damage to your unit.  
• NEVER force the transport tray open or closed when the power is off, as this may result in malfunction  
and damage the transport system.  
CUE  
CD MP3  
AUTOBPM  
PITCH  
TRACK  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
TOTALREMAIN  
RELOOP  
M
S
F
SGL  
CTN  
TIME  
M
1
2
3
4
TAP  
B
OP  
Figure 7: Hold down the Eject  
Button to remove a disc.  
Figure 6: 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 the TRACK KNOB (8). Turning the TRACK KNOB (8) once will select either the  
next higher or lower track, depending on which way you turn it. If you are using the TRACK KNOB (8) 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.  
CUE  
CUE  
CD MP3  
CD MP3  
AUTOBPM  
AUTOBPM  
TRACK  
TRACK  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
PITCH  
TOTALREMAIN  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
PITCH  
TOTALREMAIN  
RELOOP  
M
S
F
RELOOP  
M
S
F
SGL  
CTN  
TIME  
SGL  
CTN  
TIME  
M
1
2
3
4
M
1
2
3
4
TAP  
TAP  
B
OP  
B
OP  
Figure 8: Turning the track knob counterclock-  
Figure 9: Turning the track knob clockwise  
wise will take you to the previous track.  
will take you to the to the next track.  
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3. STARTING PLAYBACK - Figure 10  
Insert an audio CD as described on page 15  
(LOADING/EJECTING DISCS). Pressing the PLAY/  
PAUSE BUTTON (22) with an audio CD loaded will  
immediately start playback. The PLAY (41) 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 play-  
back started) when the CUE BUTTON (23) is pressed  
and released.  
CUE  
CD MP3  
AUTOBPM  
PITCH  
TRACK  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
TOTALREMAIN  
RELOOP  
M
S
F
SGL  
CTN  
TIME  
M
1
2
3
4
TAP  
B OP  
Figure 10  
4. AUTO CUE  
This function will automatically set a cue point to the first audio source when a CD is loaded. The first set  
cue point will always be the beginning of track 1. If a new track is selected before the PLAY BUTTON (22) is  
pressed, a new CUE POINT will be set to reflect the new starting point.  
5. STOPPING PLAYBACK - Figures 10 & 11  
Stopping playback will not stop the drive mecha-  
nism, but merely pause or cue the track, this func-  
tion allows the unit to begin play instantly. The drive  
CUE  
CD MP3  
AUTOBPM  
TRACK  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
PITCH  
TOTALREMAIN  
RELOOP  
M
S
F
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:  
SGL  
CTN  
1) Press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (22) during  
playback. This will pause playback at the exact  
same point the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (22) was  
pressed.  
TIME  
M
1
2
3
4
TAP  
B OP  
2) Press the CUE BUTTON (23) during playback.  
This will pause playback and return the track to  
the last set cue point.  
Figure 11  
6. PAUSING - Figure 10  
This function pauses playback at the exact same point the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (22) was pressed. Pressing  
the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (22) will switch between play and pause modes. When the unit is in pause mode  
the PAUSE INDICATOR (42) in the LCD DISPLAY (2) and the green PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (22) L.E.D. will begin  
to flash repeatedly.  
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CUE  
CD MP3  
AUTOBPM  
PITCH  
TRACK  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
TOTALREMAIN  
RELOOP  
M
S
F
SGL  
CTN  
TIME  
M
1
2
3
4
TAP  
B OP  
Figure 12  
7. FRAME SEARCH  
This feature allows you to scroll through a track frame by frame, allowing you to find and set a starting cue or  
loop point. To use the scroll function you must first be in Pause Mode (see section 5) or Cue Mode (see sec-  
tion 9). Once you are in Pause or Cue mode, turn the SEARCH KNOB (6) to scroll through the track (Figure  
12). Turning the knob in a clockwise direction will advance the frame search and turning the knob in a counter-  
clockwise direction rewinds the frame search. When you use the SEARCH KNOB (6) 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 (22) as in Figure 10. Pressing the CUE  
BUTTON (23) as in Figure 11 will now return you to the point you just set.  
8. 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 (22) is pressed. You may  
set your cue points anywhere on a disc or in a track. You may set up to four independent cue points per disc.  
Four cue points are stored in the BANK BUTTONS 1-4 (7) and one is shared by the IN BUTTON (21), and the  
CUE BUTTON (23). There are two (2) ways to set and create a CUE point as detailed in figures 13 and 14  
1) You may press the IN BUTTON (21) on the fly  
(while the disc is playing). This will set a CUE  
CUE  
CD MP3  
AUTOBPM  
PITCH  
TRACK  
Point without music interruption. Pressing the  
CUE BUTTON (23) will now return you to the  
same point that you pressed the CUE BUTTON  
(23). You may now store this CUE Point in any  
of the BANK BUTTONS 1-4 (7). Pressing the  
CUE BUTTON (23), or the IN BUTTON (21) will  
now return you to this exact point.  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
TOTALREMAIN  
RELOOP  
M
S
F
SGL  
CTN  
TIME  
M
1
2
3
4
TAP  
B OP  
Figure 13  
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2) You may also use the SEARCH KNOB (6) to set a  
cue point. While a disc is in PAUSE or CUE mode,  
use the SEARCH KNOB (6) to scroll through a  
track to find your desired starting point. Once you  
have found your desired position press the PLAY  
BUTTON (22) to set your cue point. Pressing the  
CUE BUTTON (23) or the IN BUTTON (21) will  
now return you to this exact point.  
CUE  
CD MP3  
AUTOBPM  
PITCH  
TRACK  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
TOTALREMAIN  
RELOOP  
M
S
F
SGL  
CTN  
TIME  
M
1
2
3
4
TAP  
B OP  
Figure 14  
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 (7). Once you store this cue point in memory you may recall it at any time and  
you may even recall if the disc has been removed or power had been disconnected. You may store a maximum  
of four cue points per a disc and maximum of 4,000 cue points can be saved in unit's memory. Either a CUE  
POINT or a Loop (See creating a loop on page 19) can be stored into a BANK BUTTON (7).  
To Store a cue point:  
1) Create a Cue Point by one of the two means listed  
on page 16. Press the MEMORY BUTTON (12),  
as in Figure 16. The blue Memory L.E.D. will glow  
CUE  
CD MP3  
AUTOBPM  
indicating the store memory function has been  
TRACK  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
PITCH  
TOTALREMAIN  
RELOOP  
M
S
F
activated. You may now press any one of the  
three BANK BUTTONS (7) to store your cue point  
into memory (Figure 16). After pressing one of  
the BANK BUTTONS (7), the corresponding Bank  
Button L.E.D. will flash. The blue L.E.D. on the the  
BANK BUTTON (7) will turn red and will remain lit  
indicating either a loop or cue point is stored in  
memory. The blue Memory L.E.D. will turn off.  
SGL  
CTN  
TIME  
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Figure 15  
CUE  
CD MP3  
AUTOBPM  
PITCH  
TRACK  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
TOTALREMAIN  
2) Repeat the above steps to store up to three Cue  
Points. Once your three cue points have been  
stored you may access them at any time. During  
playback the cue points will instantly start play-  
back from that point without any music interrup-  
tion. Please note in order to access these cue  
point, the disc used to create the cue points must  
be in the drive.  
RELOOP  
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SGL  
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TIME  
M
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Figure 16  
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BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)  
9. 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.  
CUE  
CD MP3  
AUTOBPM  
PITCH  
TRACK  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
TOTALREMAIN  
RELOOP  
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1) Press PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (22) to activate  
playback mode.  
SGL  
CTN  
TIME  
M
1
2
3
4
TAP  
B OP  
Figure 17  
CUE  
CD MP3  
AUTOBPM  
PITCH  
TRACK  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
TOTALREMAIN  
RELOOP  
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2) Press the IN BUTTON (21). This will set the  
starting point of the SEAMLESS LOOP. The  
IN BUTTON (21) L.E.D. will blink.  
SGL  
CTN  
TIME  
M
1
2
3
4
TAP  
B OP  
Figure 18  
CUE  
3) Press the OUT BUTTON (20) to set the ending  
point for your SEAMLESS LOOP (Figure 19).  
The IN BUTTON (21) and OUT BUTTON (20)  
L.E.D.s will immediately begin to flash rapidly,  
indicating the SEAMLESS LOOP mode has  
been activated.  
CD MP3  
AUTOBPM  
PITCH  
TRACK  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
TOTALREMAIN  
RELOOP  
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SGL  
CTN  
TIME  
M
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Figure 19  
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BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)  
EXITING A LOOP - To exit a SEAMLESS LOOP,  
press the OUT BUTTON (20). The IN BUTTON (21)  
and OUT BUTTON (20) L.E.D.s will remain on, but  
will stop flashing. Music playback will resume nor-  
mal play (Figure 20). The IN BUTTON (21) and OUT  
BUTTON (20) L.E.D.s will remain on to remind you  
that a loop is stored in memory.  
CUE  
CD MP3  
AUTOBPM  
PITCH  
TRACK  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
TOTALREMAIN  
RELOOP  
M
S
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SGL  
CTN  
TIME  
M
1
2
3
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TAP  
B OP  
Figure 20  
REPLAY LOOP - The RELOOP (19) function  
allows you to return to your stored loop at any time.  
The IN BUTTON (21) and OUT BUTTON (20) L.E.D.s  
will indicate a loop is stored in memory, and may  
be played at any time. To replay the loop, press the  
RELOOP BUTTON (19). The IN BUTTON (21) and  
OUT BUTTON (20) L.E.D.s will again begin to flash  
indicating SEAMLESS LOOP mode has been acti-  
vated (Figure 21) and your stored loop will immedi-  
ately begin to play.  
CUE  
CD MP3  
AUTOBPM  
PITCH  
TRACK  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
TOTALREMAIN  
RELOOP  
M
S
F
SGL  
CTN  
TIME  
M
1
2
3
4
TAP  
B OP  
Figure 21  
Stutter Effect: You can use your loop to create a  
stutter effect. When a loop is playing press the IN  
BUTTON (21) repeatedly to create this effect.  
10. EDITING A LOOP:  
Please Note: Only the end 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 have created a seamless loop to edit. If you haven’t  
created a SEAMLESS LOOP, follow the instructions in step 9 to create a loop. If a SEAMLESS LOOP has  
already been created, press the RELOOP BUTTON (19) to activate your SEAMLESS LOOP (Figure 21) if it is  
not already activated. If the loop is located in one of the BANK BUTTONS (7) press the desired BANK BUTTON  
to activate your loop. To edit your seamless loop’s ending point:  
Make sure the loop that you want to edit is playing.  
Now press and hold the RELOOP BUTTON (19) until  
CUE  
CD MP3  
AUTOBPM  
PITCH  
TRACK  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
TOTALREMAIN  
the start time of your loop is displayed.  
- FOR A SHORTER LOOP: Turn the JOG WHEEL  
(1) counter clockwise to make the loop shorter.  
Press the OUT BUTTON to set the ending point  
of your loop.  
- FOR LONGER LOOP: Turn the JOG WHEEL  
(1) clockwise. Press the OUT BUTTON to set the  
ending point of your loop.  
RELOOP  
M
S
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SGL  
CTN  
TIME  
M
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2
3
4
TAP  
B OP  
Notice: the time changes according to the setting  
of the time display, i.e. REMAIN, TOTAL REMAIN,  
or ELAPSED.  
Figure 22  
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BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)  
11. BANK START BUTTONS (7):  
These buttons are used to store your loops and cue  
points. Only a loop or a cue point can be stored into  
each of these four banks. When a loop is stored in to  
these banks you may use the loop starting point as a  
cue point. The BANK BUTTONS instantly recall and  
play any of your stored loops or cue points without  
interrupting music playback.  
CUE  
CD MP3  
AUTOBPM  
PITCH  
TRACK  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
TOTALREMAIN  
RELOOP  
M
S
F
SGL  
CTN  
TIME  
M
1
2
3
4
TAP  
B OP  
Figure 23  
CUE  
CD MP3  
AUTOBPM  
PITCH  
TRACK  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
TOTALREMAIN  
SINGLE  
RELOOP  
M
S
F
SGL  
C
TIME  
M
1
2
3
4
TAP  
B OP  
Figure 24  
12. CHANGING THE TIME DISPLAY (53, 54, & 55)\TIME BAR (51):  
DURING NORMAL PLAYBACK, pressing the TIME BUTTON (14), will change the time display information (53,  
54, 55, & 51) in the LCD (2) see figure 27. The following is a break down of the time settings and their defini-  
tions:  
1) ELAPSED - This describes the time in the LCD (53, 54, & 55) as the current TRACKS Elapsed running  
time. Note: The LCD will not display "ELAPSED", and neither the REMAIN or TOTAL REMAIN indi-  
cators will be displayed in the LCD.  
2) REMAIN (52) - This describes the time in the LCD (53, 54, & 55) as the current TRACKS remaining run-  
ning time.  
3) TOTAL REMAIN (56) - This describes the time in the LCD (53, 54, & 55) as the disc total remaining run-  
ning time.  
TIME BAR INDICATOR - Details the time defined in the TIME METER (53, 54, & 55) as a visual bar icon. As  
with the TIME METER (53, 54, & 55) this bar is also dependent on the selected time function TOTAL REMAIN  
(56), OR REMAIN (52). This bar will begin to flash when a track is ending regardlessof which time functon  
i
you are in. Use the flashing bar as a visual reminder that a track is ending.  
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BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)  
13. SYSTEM MEMORY:  
CUE  
CD MP3  
The MCD-810 comes with an incredible memory sys-  
tem. The MCD-810™ can memorize virtually every  
customized setting for a particular CD. The unit  
can memorize all customized effect parameters, cue  
points, and loops used on a particular disc. To store  
all your setting for a CD, press and hold down the  
MEMORY BUTTON (12) for at least one second. When  
the memory has been stored properly the MEMORY  
BUTTON L.E.D. will turn off.  
AUTOBPM  
PITCH  
TRACK  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
TOTALREMAIN  
RELOOP  
M
S
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SGL  
CTN  
TIME  
M
1
2
3
4
TAP  
B OP  
Figure 25  
14. RECALL FLASH MEMORY:  
CUE  
CD MP3  
The MCD-810 can store all your user programmed  
cue points in to memory. These cue points may be  
recalled at any time, even when a disc has been  
removed and reloaded 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  
(12) so the blue memory L.E.D. turns on. 3) Insert the  
CD. "RESTORING" will appear in the LCD (2) while  
the memory is being installed and the blue MEMORY  
BUTTON (12) L.E.D. will flash then turn off, when the  
memory is loaded.  
AUTOBPM  
PITCH  
TRACK  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
TOTALREMAIN  
RELOOP  
M
S
F
SGL  
CTN  
TIME  
M
1
2
3
4
TAP  
B OP  
Figure 26  
15. 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. There are two ways  
to clear the memory; While main power is turned off,  
turn the SEARCH KNOB (6) in a counter-clockwise  
direction. While the search knob is turned in a coun-  
ter-clockwise direction turn main power on. Or, you  
can press the TIME BUTTON until "PRESET MODE"  
is displayed. Now turn the TRACK KNOB until "MEM  
CLEAR" is displayed and then press the TRACK  
KNOB and "ERASING" should be displayed.  
CUE  
CD MP3  
AUTOBPM  
TRACK  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
PITCH  
TOTALREMAIN  
RELOOP  
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SGL  
CTN  
TIME  
M
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TAP  
B OP  
Figure 27  
16. FIRMWARE VERSION DISPLAY:  
CUE  
CD MP3  
AUTOBPM  
PITCH  
TRACK  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
TOTALREMAIN  
Youmaydisplaytheunitsfirmwareversion.Firmware  
is the units internal programming code. To view the  
firmware version; Press the TIME BUTTON for 2  
sec. until "PRESET MODE" is displayed. Now turn  
the TRACK KNOB until "VERSION" and the version  
number is displayed in the LCD (2). Turning and  
pressing the TRACK KNOB can also select and set  
Close Time Mode and Sleep Mode. Press the TIME  
BUTTON to exit Preset Mode.  
RELOOP  
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SGL  
CTN  
TI
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TAP  
B OP  
Figure 28  
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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  
manipulations is commonly used to beat match between two or more music sources such as a turntable or  
another CD played. 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 (10):  
This function will increase or decrease the tracks  
playback speed or "PITCH." The maximum pitch per-  
CUE  
CD MP3  
AUTOBPM  
centage manipulation in this function is +/-100%. The  
TRACK  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
PITCH  
TOTALREMAIN  
RELOOP  
M
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PITCH SLIDER is used to decrease or increase the  
playback pitch. If the slider is move up (towards the  
top of the unit) the pitch will decrease, if the slider is  
moved down (towards the bottom of the unit) the pitch  
will increase. 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). This pitch adjustments  
will effect normal playback and loops only when the  
PITCH ON/OFF BUTTON (16) is turned on. The pitch  
adjustments will not affect your loops.  
SGL  
CTN  
TIME  
M
1
2
3
4
TAP  
B OP  
Figure 29  
CUE  
CD MP3  
AUTOBPM  
PITCH  
TRACK  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
TOTALREMAIN  
RELOOP  
M
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Activating the Pitch slider (10): To activate the  
PITCH SLIDER you must turn on the pitch adjust-  
ment function. Press the PITCH ON/OFF BUTTON  
(16). The PITCH ON/OFF BUTTON L.E.D. will glow  
when the function is activated. If the pitch function  
is not activated the PITCH SLIDER will not func-  
tion.  
SGL  
CTN  
TIME  
M
1
2
3
4
TAP  
B OP  
Figure 30  
CUE  
CD MP3  
AUTOBPM  
PITCH  
TRACK  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
TOTALREMAIN  
RELOOP  
M
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Using the Pitch slider (10): Be sure the pitch  
function has been engaged as described above. To  
use the PITCH SLIDER slide the slider up and down.  
Down will increase the pitch and up will decrease  
the pitch.  
SGL  
CTN  
TIME  
M
1
2
3
4
TAP  
B OP  
Figure 31  
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PITCH ADJUSTMENTS  
Using the Pitch Slider Percentage  
Selector (3): You may choose a pitch operat-  
ing range at any time. To change the operat-  
ing range be sure the pitch function is turned  
on, see figure 40. The pitch percentage can  
be changed between +/-4%, +/-8%, +/-16%,  
and +/- 100%. 4% will allow the least amount  
of pitch manipulation and 100% will allow the  
most amount of pitch manipulation. To adjust  
the different values, tap on the % BUTTON (3)  
until your desired value is reached. The L.E.D.  
of the % BUTTON (3); glowing red for 4%, flash-  
ing red for 8%, glowing blue for 16% or flashing  
blue for 100%.  
CUE  
CD MP3  
AUTOBPM  
PITCH  
TRACK  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
TOTALREMAIN  
RELOOP  
M
S
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SGL  
CTN  
TIME  
M
1
2
3
4
B OP  
Figure 32  
2. PITCH BENDING:  
Unlike the PITCH SLIDER (10) 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 (15)  
or with the JOG WHEEL (1). The maximum pitch bend percentage allowed is +/- 100%. The pitch bend func-  
tion will work in conjunction with the PITCH SLIDER (10) pitch setting. For example, if the PITCH SLIDER (10)  
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.  
CUE  
CD MP3  
AUTOBPM  
PITCH  
TRACK  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
TOTALREMAIN  
RELOOP  
M
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F
Holding down on the (-) PITCH BEND BUTTON  
(15) will provide a slow down in the playback  
pitch.  
SGL  
CTN  
TIME  
M
1
2
3
4
TAP  
B OP  
Figure 33  
CUE  
CD MP3  
AUTOBPM  
PITCH  
TRACK  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
TOTALREMAIN  
RELOOP  
M
S
F
Holding down on the (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON  
(15) will provide a speed bump in the playback  
pitch.  
SGL  
CTN  
TIME  
M
1
2
3
4
TAP  
B OP  
Figure 34  
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PITCH ADJUSTMENTS  
3. PITCH BEND BUTTONS (15):  
The (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (15) will increase track playback speed and the (-) PITCH BEND BUTTON (15)  
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 (15) is held down continuously as  
in figure 43, the disc speed will increases and will continue to increase until it reaches a maximum of 100%  
speed gain. When you release the (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (15) the disc speed will automatially return to  
c
it’s previous set speed.  
4. JOG WHEEL (1):  
The JOG WHEEL will temporarily bend the pitch if a track is in playback mode Rotating the wheel in a clock-  
wise direction will increase your track pitch and rotating the wheel in a counter-clockwise direction will slow  
your track pitch. The speed you rotate the JOG WHEEL will determine pitch bend percentage (%). For example,  
if the JOG WHEEL is continuously turned in a counter-clockwise direction the playback speed will steadily  
decreases 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 automatially return to it’s previous set  
c
speed.  
NOTE: You cannot use the JOG WHEEL as a pitch bend function when the SCRATCH EFFECT (5) is  
activated.  
CUE  
CD MP3  
AUTOBPM  
PITCH  
TRACK  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
TOTALREMAIN  
RELOOP  
M
S
F
SGL  
CTN  
TIME  
M
1
2
3
4
TAP  
B OP  
Figure 35  
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BOP EFFECT  
14. CREATING A 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. Creating a BOP effect is a simple process:  
CUE  
CD MP3  
AUTOBPM  
PITCH  
TRACK  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
TOTALREMAIN  
RELOOP  
M
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F
1) Press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON  
(22) so music is playing (Figure 36).  
SGL  
CTN  
TIME  
M
1
2
3
4
TAP  
B OP  
Figure 36  
CUE  
CD MP3  
AUTOBPM  
PITCH  
TRACK  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
TOTALREMAIN  
RELOOP  
M
S
F
2) Press the IN BUTTON (21) (Figure 37) at  
the point you want your BOP to take place.  
SGL  
CTN  
TIME  
M
1
2
3
4
TAP  
B OP  
Figure 37  
CUE  
CD MP3  
AUTOBPM  
PITCH  
TRACK  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
TOTALREMAIN  
RELOOP  
M
S
F
3) Now tap the BOP BUTTON (18) (Figure 38). It  
will produce a stutter effect as quickly as you  
tap on the BOP BUTTON (18).  
SGL  
CTN  
TIME  
4) When you discontinue the BOP effect  
normal playback will resume from the  
point you initial started your BOP.  
M
1
2
3
4
TAP  
B
Figure 38  
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ACCESSING MP3 FOLDERS  
ACCESS MP3 FOLDERS :  
Use this function to access the different folders (files) located on your Mp3 disc.  
CUE  
CD MP3  
AUTOBPM  
PITCH  
TRACK  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
TOTALREMAIN  
1) Press the FOLDER BUTTON (9) to display the  
SINGLE  
RELOOP  
M
S
F
folder selection. See FOLDER INDICATOR (58)  
on page 14.  
SGL  
CTN  
TIME  
M
1
2
TAP  
B OP  
Figure 39  
CUE  
CD MP3  
AUTOBPM  
PITCH  
TRACK  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
TOTALREMAIN  
RELOOP  
S
M
F
CUE  
CD MP3  
AUTOBPM  
PITCH  
TRACK  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
TOTALREMAIN  
RELOOP  
M
S
F
2) Now, press the TRACK KNOB (8) and turn it  
clockwise to scroll forward through the folders  
or turn it counter clockwise to scroll backwards  
through the folders.  
SGL  
CTN  
TIME  
M
1
2
TAP  
B OP  
Figure 40  
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FLIP-FLOP™  
12. FLIP-FLOP™  
This feature is a kind of “auto pilot." “Flip-Flop™” mode can only function with the both drives of the  
MCD-810. The "Flip-Flop" function can work with the player connected to a mixer, but it will only  
work with an American Audio® or American DJ® “Q” Start mixer. Also, the "Flip-Flop" function can  
work with the cd player connected directly to speakers, without the mixer. With “Flip-Flop™” you  
can have one disc drive begin playback when the other ends. You can “Flip Flop™” single tracks, or  
entire discs. NOTE: When the cd player is connected directly to the speakers, without a mixer,  
the player can only "Flip-Flop" in single mode. It cannot "Flip-Flop" entire discs. To "Flip-Flop"  
entire discs, the player must be connected to a mixer.  
FLIP-FLOP™ connection and set-up using a mixer:  
1) Connect your system as described under ""FLIP-FLOP" CONNECTED TO A "Q" START MIXER  
on the next page.  
2) Turn the "Q" Start functions on your mixer to "on", and set your American Audio® “Q” Deck™  
mixers' crossfader to the center position.  
3) Load disc drives with audio discs.  
4) Press the SGL/CTN BUTTON (13) to choose between SINGLE mode or CONTINUOUS mode.  
5) After they have both cued, press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (22) on one of your drives to begin  
playback.  
6) If you have the cd player set to SINGLE mode, the first cds' single track will play and after it has  
ended the second cds' track will immediately begin playback. If the player is set to CONTIN-  
UOUS mode, the first cd will play all the way through, and then after it has ended the second cd  
will start.  
7) FLIP FLOP™ will continue until you stop it or power is interrupted.  
FLIP-FLOP™ connection and set-up direct to speakers:  
1) Connect your system as described under ""FLIP-FLOP" CONNECTED DIRECT TO SPEAKERS"  
on the next page.  
2) Connect CONTROL START UNIT 1 to CONTROL START UNIT 2 on the back of the remote con-  
troller.  
3) Load disc drives with audio discs.  
4) Press the SGL/CTN BUTTON (13) to choose SINGLE mode. The "Flip-Flop" function, when  
connected in this way cannot "Flip-Flop" entire cds.  
5) After they have both cued, press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (22) on one of your drives to begin  
playback.  
6) Once the first cds' single track has ended the second cds' track will immediately begin playback.  
7) FLIP FLOP™ will continue until you stop it or power is interrupted.  
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"FLIP-FLOP" SET UP INSTRUCTIONS  
"FLIP-FLOP" (RELAY) CONNECTED TO A "Q" START MIXER  
CUE  
CUE  
CD MP3  
CD MP3  
AUTOBPM  
PITCH  
AUTOBPM  
PITCH  
TRACK  
TRACK  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
TOTALREMAIN  
TOTALREMAIN  
RELOOP  
RELOOP  
M
S
F
M
S
F
SGL  
CTN  
S GL  
CTN  
TIME  
TIME  
M
1
2
3
4
M
1
2
3
4
TAP  
TAP  
B
OP  
B
OP  
SERIAL NO:  
MODEL NO  
:
Q-2422 MKII  
POWER SOURCE  
:
115/230V~ 50/60Hz 13W  
MADE IN CHINA  
B
A
MIN  
MAX  
BOOTH  
TRIM OUTPUT  
AUX/IN  
"FLIP-FLOP" (RELAY) CONNECTED DIRECT TO SPEAKERS  
CUE  
CUE  
CD MP3  
CD MP3  
AUTOBPM  
PITCH  
AUTOBPM  
PITCH  
TRACK  
TRACK  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
AUTO CUE FOLDER  
SINGLE  
TOTALREMAIN  
TOTALREMAIN  
RELOOP  
RELOOP  
M
S
F
M
S
F
SGL  
CTN  
S GL  
CTN  
TIME  
TIME  
M
1
2
3
4
M
1
2
3
4
TAP  
TAP  
B
OP  
B
OP  
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BEFORE SWITCHING OFF THE POWER  
• When you have finished using the CD unit, and before switching off the power, be sure that the disc  
holder has been closed with the OPEN/CLOSE button.  
• TRAY PROTECTION: If tray is not closed after 60 seconds, it will close automatically and pause.  
CAUTION: DO NOT forcibly close the disc holder when the power is off.  
Do not switch off the power when  
the disc holder is open.  
Switch off the power after the  
disc holder has been closed with  
the OPEN/CLOSE button.  
DO NOT switch off the power when the disc holder is  
open. Switch off the power after the disc holder has been  
closed with the OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON (23 & 25).  
COMPACT DISCS  
1. PRECAUTIONS ON HANDLING COMPACT DISCS  
Compact disc are constructed of the same types of plastic record are. To avoid severe damage to you valuable  
disc please observe the following guide lines. Following the these guide lines will ensure long disc life.  
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•
•
Do not allow fingerprints, oil or dust to get on the surface of the disc. If the disc is dirty, wipe it off with  
a soft dry cloth.  
Do not use benzene, thinner, water, record spray, electrostatic-proof chemicals, or silicone-treated cloths  
to clean discs.  
Always handle discs carefully to prevent damaging the surface; in particular when removing a disc from  
the jewel case.  
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•
•
•
•
Do not bend the disc.  
Do not apply heat.  
Do not enlarge the hole in the center of the disc.  
Do not write on the label (printed side) with a hard tipped implement such as a pencil or ball point pen.  
Condensation will form if a disc is brought into a warm area from a colder one, such as outdoors in  
winter. Do not attempt to dry the disc with a hair dryer, etc.  
2. PRECAUTION ON STORAGE  
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•
•
After playing a disc, always unload it from the unit.  
Always store the compact disc in the jewel case, protecting from dirt or damage.  
Do not place discs in the following areas:  
a) Areas exposed to direct sunlight for a considerable time.  
b) Areas subject to accumulation of dust or high humidity.  
c) Areas affected by heat from indoor heaters, etc.  
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WARRANTY  
WARRANTY INFORMATION: The MCD-810™ 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® MCD-810™ - Professional CD Player  
Type:  
Tray loading, digital compact disc audio player.  
Standard size compact discs (5 in/12cm and 3in/8cm)  
Within +/- 4%, +/- 8%, +/- 16%, +/- 100%  
+/- 4%, +/- 8%, +/- 16%, (+/- 100% for CD)  
0.1%  
Disc type:  
Pitch Range:  
Pitch Bend:  
Pitch Accuracy:  
Dimensions:  
Main Unit:  
482(W) x 88.8(H) x 310(D) mm  
19"(W) x 3.49"(H) x 12.18"(D)  
Control Unit: 482(W) x 132(H) x 76.2(D) mm  
19"(W) x 5.25(H) x 3"(D)  
Installation:  
Weight:  
Power supply:  
Place on flat surface or mount in flat case  
16.9 Lbs. / 7.7 Kgs  
AC 115/230V, 50/60Hz  
Single Voltage:  
AC 100V, 50/60Hz (Japan)  
AC 110V, 60Hz (Colombia)  
AC 120V, 60Hz (U.S.A. and Canada)  
AC 127V, 60Hz (Mexico)  
AC 220V, 50Hz (Chile and Argentina)  
AC 220V, 60Hz (Philippines and Korea)  
AC 230V, 50Hz (Europe, New Zealand, South Africa, and Singapore)  
AC 240V, 50Hz (Australia and U.K.)  
23W  
Operational temperature: 5 to 35˚C (41 to 95˚F)  
Operational humidity: 25 to 85% RH (no condensation)  
Storage temperature: -20 to 60˚C (4 to 140˚F)  
Connecting RCA Cable (2 sets for left and right channels)  
Control 1/8” miniplug type (3 feet)  
Power consumption:  
Environmental conditions:  
Accessories:  
AUDIO SECTION  
Quantization:  
16 bit linear per channel  
44.1 kHz at normal pitch  
8 times  
Sampling rate:  
Over sampling rate:  
D/A conversion  
16 bit  
AUDIO CHARACTERISTICS (TEST DISC: TCD-782, LOAD=47Kohm)  
ITEM  
NORMAL  
LIMIT  
CONDITION  
Output level  
2Vrms+/-0.5dB  
Within 0.1dB  
20Hz-20KHz +/-0.4dB  
+2.4/-0dBdB  
100dB  
2V+/-1dB  
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*  
1dB  
+/-1dB  
+3/-0dB  
90dB  
0.01%  
90dB  
0.006%  
S/N ratio (IHF-A)*  
NOTE: * With 20KHz low pass filter.  
102dB  
SEARCHING TIME (TEST DISC: TCD-792)  
ITEM  
NORMAL  
LIMITS  
CONDITION  
Short access time  
Long access time  
2sec  
4sec  
4sec  
6sec  
Play next track  
Track 1 ->Track 20  
Track 20 ->Track 1  
PLAYABILITY  
ITEM  
NORMAL  
LIMIT  
CONDITION  
Interruption  
1mm  
1mm  
75um  
140um  
1mm  
0.7mm  
0.6mm  
65um  
140um  
0.5mm  
TCD-725  
TCD-725  
TCD-725  
Black dot  
Finger prints  
Eccentricity  
Vertical deviation  
TCD-712 W/O TRACK JUMP  
TCD-731R  
PICK-UP  
System  
Object lens drive system  
Tracking detection  
Object lens drive system optical pick-up  
2 dimensional parallel drive  
3 spot beam detection  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Optical source  
Wave length  
Semiconductor laser  
780nm  
NOTES: Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to  
change without any prior written notice.  
CHECK THE AMERICAN AUDIO WEBSITE FOR DOWNLOADABLE USER SOFTWARE  
UPDATES.  
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4295 Charter Street Los Angeles, CA 90058 USA  
Tel: 323-582-3322 Fax: 323-582-3311  
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