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Note:
the loop is not seamless so when the loop starts again, you will hear a small pause. This is
normal while this CD-player doesn’t use a buffer memory.
15. POWER ON/OFF switch:
switches the CD-player on and off.
16. DISC TRAY
: Use the OPEN/CLOSE buttons to open disc tray and put the CD in
place.
17. MAINS input:
connect the CD player to the 220V AC mains, using the supplied
power-cord.
18. DIGITAL OUT socket:
Use this connector to connect the digital signal (S/PDIF
format) to the input of a digital amplifier or digital recorder (ex. Mini disc)
19. AUDIO output:
Output for the audio signals from the CD-player. Use the
supplied cinch/cinch cable to connect this output to a CD/line input of your mixing
unit.
LCD DISPLAY
1. TRACK:
Shows current track number.
2. TIME BAR:
shows either time remaining or elapsed depending on the setting of
the TIME button. Starts flashing at the end of each track to alert the user to take
action.
3. MINUTE:
Shows “minutes” time information of current track.
4. SECOND:
Shows “seconds” time information of current track.
5. FRAME:
Shows “frame” time information of current track. (1 frame = 1/75
th
sec.)
6. SINGLE/CONTINUE:
“single” appears when the unit is set to play just one track
at a time. Otherwise the CD will play continuously through all tracks. This function
is controlled by the SGL/CTN button.
7. ELAPSED, TOTAL REMAIN:
indicates that the time shown on the display is the
track elapsed, remaining or total remaining time.
8. PITCH DISPLAY:
Shows the percentage change in pitch (speed) of the song.
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HOW TO USE …
Most of the common functions are explained in the previous chapter “controls and
functions” In this chapter we talk about the functions that need a little more
explanation.
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PLAYING MP3 FILES:
The CD player automatically detects if a CD contains MP3 files. The MCD300 is
able to read several different MP3 formats but due to display limitations it can’t
show the ID3-tags (song title/performer/…). The CD may contain up to 999 MP3-
files, spread over maximum 255 folders. When the MP3-files are sorted in separate
folders, the MCD300 will list all files as if no folders exist.
The MP3-files may have the following file extensions: .mp3 ~ .MP3 ~ .mP3 ~ .Mp3
Check the technical specifications to see which MP3-files are allowed.
•
PLAYING CD-R and CD-RW:
Apart from normal audio CD’s the MCD300 can play both CD-R (CD recordable)
and CD-RW (CD rewriteable). Please note that you should always use the “disc at
once” and “track at once” disc writing options! If the disc is multi session, it will only
play the first session:
o
if the first session is CD-DA you can only play CD-DA tracks.
o
if the first session is MP3 you can only play MP3 files.
•
SLEEP MODE:
The CD player automatically shuts off the transport and laser after about 15
minutes (when in pause or cue mode). This extends the life of your motor drive and
laser. During sleep mode the display shows the word “SLEEP”. To wake up the
player, just press the cue or play button, the display turns to normal and is ready to
receive instructions.
•
STORING A CUE POINT:
Put the player in pause and use the jog/shuttle wheel to search the exact location
for the cue point. Once this location is found, press the PLAY/PAUSE button to set
the new cue point. (the cue led flashes 2 times to indicate that the new cue point is
set and the track starts playing from this new cue point)
Once the cue point is programmed, just press the CUE button to recall it.
•
PITCH BENDING:
This function is used to put the beats of two tracks in perfect sync. This can be
done in two ways:
•
PITCH BEND buttons: The speed increases or decreases respectively as long as
the PITCH BEND+ or PITCH BEND- button is pressed.
•
JOG WHEEL: During play mode the JOG WHEEL will temporarily bend the pitch
of the music by turning the JOG WHEEL clockwise to speed up or
counterclockwise to slowdown. The rotation speed the JOG WHEEL determines
the percent of pitch bend.
