1. Checking the Contents
Be sure your SDJ-1™ was shipped with the following:
1) SDJ-1™ Controller 2) Operating Instructions (This Booklet)
3) Two (2) "Q-Start" 1/8” mini plug. 4) Two (2) Sets of Stereo RCA Cables
5) Warranty card.
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 SDJ-1™ outputs to the
line inputs of a mixer. Never connect this player's output to a mixers "phono" inputs.
3) CONTROL JACK CONNECTIONS: Use the supplied 1/8” mono mini plug cable to connect
your SDJ-1™ to a mini jack connection (A or B) on a compatible American Audio® or Amer-
ican DJ® “Fader Q Start” mixer. (This will enable the Fader “Q” Start function - See “Q” start
control page 7).
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.
SET-UP
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ImPOrTANT SD CArD INFOrmATION
VERY IMPORTANT SD CARD INFORMATION: When using your SD Card sas an audio source
withe American Audio SD Players:
• Make sure your SD Card only has MP3 files on it
• Do Not have any other file type on your SD Card; no WAV files, photo files, etc...
• American Audio SD Players are compatiable with SD Cards up to 4GB only
• American Audio SD Players are not compatiable with SD HC (High Capacity) Cards
PLEASE NOTE:
For higher quality MP3 files (more than 128 kbps) American Audio recommends "High Speed"
SD Cards. Using high speed cards will ensure the best performance with your American Audio
SD Player.