American Audio PRO-DJ2FX operating instructions Important Safety Instructions

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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's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICE TO YOUR AUTHORIZED AMERICAN AUDIO® SERVICE TECHNICIAN.

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

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.

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.

ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this product near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; 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 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.

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.

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.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Never push objects of

• If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating

any kind into this product through openings as they

current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than

may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out

the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This

parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.

is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug

Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug

SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this product

should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to

yourself as opening or removing covers may expose

replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the

you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all

safety purpose of the polarized plug.

servicing to qualified service personnel.

• If this product is equipped with a three-wire

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Unplug this product

grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding)

from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified

pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet.

service personnel under the following conditions:

This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the

• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to

• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into

replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the

the product.

safety purpose of the grounding type plug.

• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply cords

• If the product does not operate normally by following

should be routed so that they are not likely to be

the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls

walked on or pinched by items placed upon or

that are covered by the operating instructions as an

against them, paying particular attention to cords at

improper adjustment of other controls may result in

plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where

damage and will often require extensive work by a

they exit from the product.

qualified technician to restore the product to its

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an outside

normal operation.

antenna or cable system is connected to the product,

• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any

be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so

way.

as to provide some protection against voltage surges

• When the product exhibits a distinct change in

and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National

performance — this indicates a need for service.

Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information

REPLACEMENT PARTS --W hen replacement parts

with regard to proper grounding of the mast and

are required, be sure the service technician has used

supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire

replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or

to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding

have the same characteristics as the original part.

conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric

connection to grounding electrodes, and

shock, or other hazards.

requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure

SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or

A.

repairs to this product, ask the service technician to

LIGHTNING — For added protection for this product

perform safety checks to determine that the product

during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended

is in proper operating condition.

and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product should

the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable

not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.

system. This will prevent damage to the product

HEAT — The product should be situated away from heat

due to lightning and power-line surges.

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or

POWER LINES — An outside antenna system should

other products (including amplifiers) that produce

not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines

heat.

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,

 

extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles

 

as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

ANTENNA

 

 

LEAD IN

 

WIRE

 

GROUND

 

CLAMP

 

ANTENNA

 

DISCHARGE UNIT

 

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

ELECTRIC

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

SERVICE

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

EQUIPMENT

 

 

GROUND CLAMPS

 

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

Fig. A

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

 

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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Contents PRO-DJ2FX Contents Electrical Safety Precautions Important Safety Instructions Product Information Line Voltage SelectionCustomer Service SET-UPMain Features General Functions and Controls TOP Unit Controls FigureGeneral Functions and Controls 25. + & Pitch Bend General Functions and Controls LCD Display Liquid Crystal Display LCDTime function Total Remain 50, Remain Basic Operations Frame Search Scanning Fast Forward / Fast ReversePitch Adjustments Pitch Bend Setting a Cue Point Creating and Playing a Seamless Loop Editing a Loop Program Play Advanced Operations Creating a BOP EffectFLIP-FLOP Advanced Operations Before Switching OFF the Power Precautions on Handling Compact DiscsPrecaution on Storage Compact DiscsWarranty Specifications

PRO-DJ2FX specifications

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