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VERSADECK
Featuring:
User Guide
and Reference Manual
4/11
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CONTENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION..................................................................................................................3 ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS................................................................................................................4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................................................5 UNPACKING....................................................................
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY ITEMS FOR CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS U.S.A. & CANADA MODEL ONLY (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE CAREFULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE WARNING: EXPOSURE TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS MEDIA PLAYER TO CAUTION: WATER OR MOISTURE USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OTHER CAUTION: THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT 1. Handle the power supply cord
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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 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). intended to alert the user to the presence of important presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS operat
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS I. Read Instructions - All the safety and oper- The serial and model number for this unit is ating instructions should be read before located on the rear panel. Please write down the you operate the system. The safety and numbers here and retain for future reference. operating instructions should be saved for future reference. Model No._____________________________ 2. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the system Serial No._____________________________ and in
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UNPACKING Every VERSADECK 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 system for any damage and be sure all equipment necessary to operate the system 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
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MAIN FEATURES • Plays Mp3/WAV* filles from either USB Stick or SD/SDHC Card via USB Card Reader • ID3 Track Recognition • Real Time Scratch Play • Auto cue • Skid Effect • 1/75th second frame search • Filter Effect • Real time cue (“Cue on the Fly”) • Echo Effect • 8 different speed scan (4 Forward/4 Reverse) • Flanger Effect • Pitch display • System Lock • RCA Stereo outputs • Music Master tempo • Large bright VFD display can be viewed from wide angles.
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SET-UP USB INFORMATION: • The VERSADECK will only read MP3 files or WAV files. • If you are using a SD Card via USB SD Card reader, you must remove the USB SD Card reader first to change SD Card's. Please do not remove the SD Card from the USB SD Card reader while the USB card reader is still connected to the unit. 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
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS PLAYER Figure 2 23 1 22 21 2 3 4 20 19 5 18 6 17 7 8 9 10 16 11 15 14 12 13 A. TOP UNIT PLAYER CONTROLS (FIGURE 2) 1. FOLDER SEARCH KNOB - Turning this knob will let you search for your desired folder. Turn the knob to scroll backward and forward through folders. The folder number your are currently in will be shown in the VFD. 2. SOURCE SELECT BUTTON - This button lets you toggle between USB Port 1 & USB Port 2. T
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.) PLAYER 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 "chipmunk" 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. 7. SGL/CTN - This function allows you to choose between single t
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.) PLAYER 12. TAP BUTTON - Press this button to switch between manual BPM and Auto BPM. When in manual BPM mode, tap this button to the beat of the current track. Press and hold this button for at least 3 secs. to switch to Auto BPM. The BPM mode your are currently in is displayed in the VFD. 13. PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON - Each press of the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON causes the operation to change from play to pause or from pause to pla
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.) PLAYER the PHASE effect. SKID BUTTON - This button is used to activate and deactivate the Skid effect. The Skid effect simulates the sudden platter stop of a turntable, like pressing the stop button on a turntable. PARAMETER RATIO BUTTON - When this button is activated you can turn the JOG WHEEL (16) to adjust the parameter ratio value. 19. MEMORY BANK BUTTONS 1-4 - These buttons are used to store either fo
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.) MIXER Figure 3 24 25 26 36 35 27 34 33 28 29 30 31 32 B. TOP UNIT MIXER CONTROLS (FIGURE 3) 24. SOURCE SELECTOR SWITCH - These switches are used to select the input source assigned to each channel. Each channel may only be assigned one input source at a time. • CH1 selected to PC + CH2 selected to PC – the entire unite works as a MIDI controller. • CH1 selected to PC + CH2 selected to DECK B – the Deck A works as a
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.) MIXER treble gain of +10dB or maximum decrease of -35dB. Turning the knob in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of treble applied to a channel signal, turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of treble applied to a channel signal. MIDRANGE CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the midrange levels of a channel allowing for a maximum midrange gain of +10dB or maximum d
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.) FRONT & REAR PANEL Figure 4 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 Figure 5 56 54 52 50 47 48 46 55 51 46 49 47 45 53 C. FRONT PANEL (FIGURE 4) 37. MICROPHONE 1 JACK - This jack accepts a standard 1/4 plug. The volume output level for this micro- phone will be controlled by its own respective MIC KNOB (38). Note: We recommend that you use a 500- 600ohm microphone for the best sound quality. 38. MICROPHONE 1 VOLUME - This knob is used to regulate the micropho
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.) FRONT & REAR PANEL 46. GND (GROUND TERMINAL) - Be sure to connect turntable ground leads to either or both of the two available ground terminals. This will reduce the humming and popping noises associated with magnetic phono cartridges. 47. CHANNEL LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCHES - These switches are used to change the voltage line levels of there respected Phono / Line RCA inputs jacks. When connecting turntables with magnetic car- tridges to
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.) VFD SCREEN Figure 6 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 74 73 72 71 64 70 65 69 68 67 66 E. VFD DISPLAY PANEL (FIGURE 6) 57. PLAY/PAUSE INDICATOR - Either the play or pause indicator will glow depending which mode you are in. 58. 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. 59. TOUCH INDICATOR - This appears when anything touches the jog wheel. 60. CHARACTER DISPL
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.) VFD SCREEN 71. FOLDER INDICATOR - This indicator details the current folder you are in. 72. SINGLE INDICATOR - This indicates that the player is in single play mode, the track will play once and return to CUE mode. If the single indicator is not on the unit is in continuous mode. In continuous mode the drive will play all the remaining tracks. 73. RELOOP INDICATOR - Appears when LOOP is engaged or ready to be engaged. 74. A
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INTERNAL MENU Press the FOLDER KNOB (1) for at least 3 secs. to enter the Internal Menu. Turn the FOLDER KNOB (1) to scroll through the different submenus. Turn either the TRACK KNOB (21) or JOG WHEEL (16) to change the submenu settings. To save and exit the internal menu, turn the FOLDER KNOB (1) until G. Exit & Save is displayed, press the TRACK KNOB (21) to save your settings. If your settings were saved correctly, "Saving" will appear briefly in the VFD (23). NOTE: You can exit the In
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BASIC OPERATIONS 1. LOADING/EJECTING AN USB DEVICE When loading a USB stick, USB card reader, or external hard drive make sure you are correctly lined up with the USB port and connect to the USB port. To disconnect a USB drive, stop playback and disconnect the USB connection. VERY IMPORTANT: PLEASE SEE PAGE 8 FOR DETAILS REGARDING/USING USB DEVICES. CAUTION: • NEVER remove a USB device while in PLAY mode. Figure 7 2. SELECTING TRACKS Select a desired track by using the TRACK KNOB (21). T
