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vated. This functions allows the beats between

two CD’s or any other music source to match.

This is a momentary function. When the button

is depressed the pitch speed will automatically

return to PITCH SLIDER'S (19) selected pitch.

Holding down this button down yields a maxi-

mum of -16% pitch. Be sure to remember that

this function is a momentary pitch adjust-ment,

for a more precise adjustment use the PITCH

SLIDER'S (19) to match the BPM’s with

another playing music source.

19. PITCH SLIDER - This slider is used to adjust

the playback pitch percentage when the PITCH

(21) function is activated. The slider is a set

adjustment and will remain set until the pitch slid-

er is moved or the PITCH (21) function has been

turned off. This adjustment can be made with or

without a CD in the drive. The pitch adjustment

will remain even if a disc has been remove, and

will reflect on any other disc loaded into the unit.

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 (3). Use this

slider to match the BPM’s of this unit to that of

another music source. By changing the pitch of

one disc with respect to the other in this way, the

beats can be matched.

20. PITCH SELECT - This button changes the

pitch value. The pitch percentage can be changed

between 8%, 12%, and 16%. 8% yields the

least amount of pitch manipulation and 16% will

yield the most amount of pitch manipulation. To

adjust to the different values tap this button. The

LED above this button will indicate which pitch

percentage mode is activated. See PITCH LED

(23). The pitch values will immediately reflect the

amount of pitch being applied to a music source

in the CD drive. The pitch value is adjusted by

sliding the PITCH SLIDER (19) up and down.

21. PITCH BUTTON - This button is used to turn

the pitch function on and off. The pitch functions

of the PITCH SLIDER (19), and PITCH BEND

BUTTONS (18) will not function without this func-

tion being activated. The pitch percentage value

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can be changed from (+/- 8%), (+/- 12%) or (+/-

16%). The PITCH SELECT LED (23) will indicate

the maximum pitch value.

22. PITCH LED - This red LED will glow when

the pitch function is active

23. PITCH SELECT LED - This LED serves as a

visual reminder of the selected pitch percentage

mode. A flashing red LED will indicate 8% pitch

manipulation, a solid glowing red LED will indi-

cate 16% pitch manipulation, and when the LED

is off 12% pitch manipulation will be applied to

the PITCH SLIDER (19).

24. 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.

25. 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.

26. CONTROL - These control jacks are only

used for the "Q" function. Only use these jacks

in conjunction with a compatible "Q" series

American Audio® mixer or CD unit. Connect the

supplied mini-plug from the CONTROL jack on

the rear of your unit to the control jack on a com-

patible mixer or CD unit.

27. VOLTAGE SELECTOR - Because power

supplies vary from location to location a volt-

age 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 discon-

nect the power plug before changing the volt-

age.

28. POWER CONNECTOR - This is the main

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.

29. POWER SWITCH - This switch controls the

unit's main power.