American Audio Versadeck User manual

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FE A T U R I N G

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Please Note: All specifications and improvements to and in the design of this unit and this
manual are subject to change at any time without any prior written or published noticed.

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6122 S. Eastern Ave
Los Angeles Ca. 90040
www.americanaudio.eu

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1. TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Table of Contents................................................................................................................ 5
2. Electrical Safety Precautions............................................................................................... 8
3. Important Safety Precautions ........................................................................................... 10
4. Further Safety Instructions ............................................................................................... 13
5. Unpacking.......................................................................................................................... 15
6. Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 16
6.1 Customer Support .......................................................................................................... 16
7. Set-Up Precautions ........................................................................................................... 17
7.1 Operating Determinations ............................................................................................. 17
8. Main Features ................................................................................................................... 18
9. Set-Up................................................................................................................................ 20
9.1 USB Information ............................................................................................................. 20
9.2 Checking the Contents ................................................................................................... 20
9.2 Installing the Units.......................................................................................................... 20
10. General Functions and Controls.................................................................................... 22
10.1 Top Unit Player Controls .............................................................................................. 22
10.2 Top Unit Mixer Controls ............................................................................................... 27
10.3 Front Panel ................................................................................................................... 30
10.4 Rear Panel..................................................................................................................... 31
10.5 VFD Display................................................................................................................... 33
11. Internal Menu................................................................................................................ 35
12. Basic Operations............................................................................................................ 37
12.1 Loading/Ejecting an USB Device................................................................................... 37
12.2 Selecting Tracks ............................................................................................................ 37
12.3 Starting Playback .......................................................................................................... 38

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12.4 Pausing ......................................................................................................................... 38
12.5 Auto CUE....................................................................................................................... 38
12.6 Stopping Playback ........................................................................................................ 38
12.7 Frame Search................................................................................................................ 39
12.8 Setting a Cue Point ....................................................................................................... 39
12.9 Creating and Playing a seamless Loop ......................................................................... 40
12.10 Changing the Time Display (66) / Time Bar (67) ........................................................ 43
12.11 Bank Buttons (19)....................................................................................................... 43
13. Pitch Adjustments ......................................................................................................... 45
13.1 Pitch Slider (10) ............................................................................................................ 45
13.2 Pitch Bending................................................................................................................ 46
13.3 Jog Wheel (16).............................................................................................................. 48
14. Jog Wheel Functions...................................................................................................... 49
14.1 Jog Wheel Touch Sensitivity......................................................................................... 49
14.2 A.CUE............................................................................................................................ 49
14.3 Vinyl Mode and CDJ Mode ........................................................................................... 50
15. Built-In Effects ............................................................................................................... 52
15.1 Skid Effect..................................................................................................................... 52
15.2 Filter Effect ................................................................................................................... 52
15.3 Echo Effect.................................................................................................................... 53
15.4 Flanger Effect................................................................................................................ 53
15.5 Parameters ................................................................................................................... 54
15.6 Hold Button .................................................................................................................. 54
16. Playlist Operation .......................................................................................................... 55
17. Relay Mode (Flip-Flop™) ............................................................................................... 56
17.1 Relay single tracks ........................................................................................................ 56
17.2 Flip-Flop™entire Folders.............................................................................................. 56

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18. Database Builder ........................................................................................................... 57
18.1 Minimum Hardware Requirements ............................................................................. 57
18.2 Installation.................................................................................................................... 57
18.3 Scan and Create............................................................................................................ 58
18.4 Possible Errors .............................................................................................................. 60
19. MIDI Map....................................................................................................................... 61
19.1 MIDI Table .................................................................................................................... 61
19.2 MIDI Types.................................................................................................................... 64
20. Mixer Setup ................................................................................................................... 66
20.1 Connecting to a computer............................................................................................ 66
20.2 Typical Balanced Output Set-up................................................................................... 67
21. Crossfader Replacement ............................................................................................... 68
Replacing How-To................................................................................................................. 68
22. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 69
23. ROHS –A Contribution to the Conservation of Environment....................................... 70
24. WEEE –Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment................................................. 71
25. Specifications................................................................................................................. 72
25.1 General ......................................................................................................................... 72
25.2 USB Player Section ....................................................................................................... 72
25.3 MP3 Format.................................................................................................................. 73

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2. ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The lightning flash with an arrow triangular symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure, and may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point triangular symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the user manual accompanying the unit.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! DO NOT OPEN!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE THE COVER RACK. THERE ARE NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICE TO YOUR
AUTHORIZED AMERICAN AUDIO® SERVICE DEALER.
Please carefully read and understand the instructions in this manual
thoroughly before attempting to operate this unit. These instructions
contain important safety information regarding the use and maintenance
of this unit. Take special care to follow all warning symbols and labels
both on the unit and printed in this manual. Also, Please keep this
manual with the unit, for future reference.
CAUTION:
Handle the power supply cord carefully. Do not damage or deform; it may cause
electric shock or malfunction when used. Hold the plug attachment when removing
from wall outlet. Do not pull on the cord.
To avoid electric shock, do not open the top cover when the unit is plugged in. If
problems occur with the unit, call your local American Audio® dealer.
Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside the unit. Electric shock or malfunction
may occur.

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CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS
(POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES
CAN BE CAREFULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE!
CAUTION:
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
THE DEVICE SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT PROPERLY
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
NOTE:
This unit may cause interference to radio and
television reception.
NOTE:
This device uses a semiconductor laser. It is
recommended for use in a room at the
following temperature: 41˚- 95˚F or 5˚C -
35˚C.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS DEVICE TO WATER OR MOISTURE!

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3. IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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.
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.
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.

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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 unused for a long period of time.
Grounding or Polarization
If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug
having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This is
a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a
third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding type plug.
wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode. See Figure 1.
Power Cord Protection –Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to
be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention
to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
Lightning –For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges.
Power Lines –An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead
power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines
Outdoor Antenna Grounding –If an outside
antenna or cable system is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built-up static
charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with
regard to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in

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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.
Object and Liquid Entry –Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings
as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
Servicing –Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
Damage Requiring Service –Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an
improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal
operation.
If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need
for service.
Replacement Parts –When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician
has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics
as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
Safety Check –Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating
condition.
Wall or Ceiling Mounting –The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
Heat –The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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4. FURTHER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read Instructions –All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit
is operated. The safety and operating instructions should be saved for future reference.
Heed Warnings –All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
Water and Moisture –The device should not be used near water - for example, near a bath
tub, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, etc.
Ventilation –The device should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere
with its proper ventilation. For example, the device should not be situated on a bed, sofa,
rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in
installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the
ventilation openings.
Heat –The device should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Power Sources –The device should be connected to a power supply only of the type
described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit.
Servicing –The user should not attempt to service the device beyond that described in the
operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
The device should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the unit.
The unit has been exposed to rain or water.
The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance.

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The serial and model number for this unit is located on the rear panel. Please write down the
numbers here and retain for future reference.
Model No. ____________________________________________________________
Serial No. ____________________________________________________________
Purchase Notes ____________________________________________________________
Date of Purchase ____________________________________________________________
Dealer Name ____________________________________________________________
Dealer Address _____________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Dealer Phone ______________________________________________________________

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5. 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 do not return the system to your dealer without first contacting customer support.

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6. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio® Versadeck™. This device
is a representation of American Audio’s® continuing commitment to produce the best and
highest quality audio products possible at an affordable price.
Please read and understand this manual completely before attempting to operate your new
device. This booklet contains important information concerning the proper and safe
operation of your new device.
6.1 CUSTOMER SUPPORT
American Audio® provides a toll free customer support line to provide set up help and to
answer any questions, should you encounter problems during your initial set-up or
operation. You may also visit us on the web at www.AmericanAudio.us for any comments or
suggestions.
Service Hours are Monday through Friday 08:30 to 17:00 GMT+1.
Voice: 0031 45 546 85 30
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
For spare parts please look in our online part shop.
Caution!
There are no user serviceable parts inside this device. Do not attempt any repairs by yourself.
Doing so will void your manufactures warranty. In the unlikely event your device may require
service, please contact American Audio® customer support.
Do not discard the packing carton in the trash. Please recycle whenever possible.

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7. SET-UP PRECAUTIONS
Please be sure to make any connections before plugging the device in to an electrical outlet.
All fader and volume controls should be set to zero or minimum position, before the device
is switched on.
If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation),
do not switch on the device immediately. The arising condensation of water might damage
your device. Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature.
7.1 OPERATING DETERMINATIONS
When installing this device, please make sure that it is not exposed to extreme heat,
moisture or dust!
Do not operate the mixer in extremely hot (more than 30°C / 86°F) or extremely cold
(less than 5°C / 40°F) surroundings.
Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from heaters.
Operate the device only after becoming familiar with its functions. Do not permit
operation by persons not qualified for operating the unit. Most damages are the result
of unprofessional operation!

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8. MAIN FEATURES
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
Fader “Q” Start Control (a)
Flanger Effect
Pitch Display
System Lock
RCA Stereo Outputs
Music Master Tempo
Large bright VFD display can be viewed
from wide angles
8 different speed scans (4 Forward/4
Reverse)
Folder Search for MP3's
Cue Mixing
Seamless Loop (uninterrupted loop
playback)
3 Band EQ per channel
Sampler (Forward & Reverse Sampling)
Front & Rear Access Mic Jack
10 Second Digital Anti-Shock
Master & Booth Outputs
Flip-Flop (Relay Playback) (b)
2 Phono & 2 Line Level Inputs
Jog Wheel Pitch Bend +/-100%
Balanced XLR Outputs
Jog Wheel Sensitivity Adjustment
Headphone Jack w/ Volume Control
Selectable Single or Continuous Play
4 Programmable Cue (Bank) Buttons
Plays Mp3/WAV* files from either USB
Stick or SD/SDHC Card via USB Card
Reader
Instant Start within 10ms (sound is
produced immediately when the Play
button is pressed)
* WAV Files: 1411Kbps PCM
Adjustable Pitch Percentages: +/-6%,
+/-10%, or +/-16%
(a) FADER “Q” START CONTROL: Set up your Versadeck™as described in chapter 9 (Set-Up)
and 20 (Mixer Setup) of this manual. After set up is completed load your players. By moving
the mixer’s crossfader from left to right you can start and pause each player’s playback
functions. For Example, when using the Versadeck™player, if your mixer’s crossfader is all
the way to the left (Player 1 is playing, Player 2 is in cue or pause mode), and you move the
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right, and you move it 20% to the left, Player 1 will begin to play. You can create great
effects similar to scratching with this feature. After storing cue points on each side of the
player, different songs may quickly be recalled by moving the mixer crossfader back and
forth. New cue points can be easily selected on the Versadeck™player, please see chapter
12.8 Setting a Cue Point. “Q” Start control is easy to use and mastering this feature will help
you create amazing effects with your music.
(b) RELAY (FLIP-FLOP™): Set up your Versadeck™as described in chapter 9 (Set-Up) and 20
(Mixer Setup) of this manual. This feature will start the next player once one player has
ended. For example, if Player 1 is playing a track and it ends, Player 2 will instantly begin to
play. You may set RELAY to play track to track or folder to folder. For more information on
this feature please read chapter 17 (Relay Mode (Flip-Flop™)).

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9. SET-UP
9.1 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.
Only supports FAT/FAT32 formatted devices.
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® Player.
NOTE: If the Versadeck™ cannot read your USB device, please make sure that it FAT
formatted.
9.2 CHECKING THE CONTENTS
Be sure your Versadeck™was shipped with the following:
Versadeck™Professional Media Player/Mixer
Software CD
Warranty Card
Power Cord
9.2 INSTALLING THE UNITS
CAUTION: To avoid severe damage to the unit, be sure the power is off when making
connections to the unit.
SYSTEM POWER-UP SEQUENCE
Turn ON the Versadeck™.
Next, turn ON your speakers.