KAM KCD450 USB User manual

KCD450 USB
Professional anti-shock CD player with USB
Support for most CD and MP3 formats
Front loading CD mechanism
Vinyl emulation scratch jog wheel
Master tempo key control adjusts speed without changing pitch
Pitch range 8-16-100% / Pitch bend from jog wheel
3 hot cues / Seamless loop with B-edit
Digital signal processing effects: Flanger, Filter, Echo, Reverse, Scratch
USB plug and play
Track skip and mp3 folder search
Large blue backlit LCD display / iD3 display (Title, Album, Artist)
CD text support (with scrolling for long names)
Single auto-cue/continuous play mode
BPM meter with tap input
Remote and relay play between 2 KCD450 USB units
MANUAL VERSION 1.0
16 / 09/ 10
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Thank you for purchasing this product, we are sure that it will serve you for many years to come.
To optimise the performance of this product, please read these operating instructions carefully to familiarise yourself with the
basic operations of this unit. After you have read the instructions, please retain them for future reference.
This unit has been tested at the factory before being shipped to you.
To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To prevent a fire hazard, do not
expose the unit to any naked flame sources. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or if it is unlikely to be used for long
periods of time.
When installing the unit, please ensure you leave enough space around the unit for ventilation. Slots and openings in the unit are
provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the
openings should never be blocked or covered.
Always handle the power cable by the plug. Never pull out the plug by pulling on the cable. Never touch the power cable when
your hands are wet as this could cause an electric shock. Do not tie a knot in the cable. The power cable should be placed such
that it is not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cable can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check
the power cord periodicaly, if you ever find that it is damaged, replace it before using the unit again. Contact your retailer for a
replacement.
The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area
where this unit is to be used meets the required written on the unit.
The lightning flash symbol inside a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence high voltage within the unit’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient power to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons.
Caution: to prevent the risk of electric shock, do not attempt to open the unit. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
The exclamation mark inside a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Any modification carried out on the unit may invalidate the unit’s warranty.
If applicable, only use the stand, tripod or bracket specified or sold with the apparatus.
Select the installation location of your unit carefully. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or locations subject to vibration and
excessive dust. Do not use the unit where there are extremes in temperature (below 41ºF / 5ºC or exceeding 95ºF / 35ºC).
Unpacking and safety: Please unpack your new product carefully, your new product should reach you in perfect condition. Please
check that no damage has occurred during transit. If any damage is found, do not operate your unit. Please contact the retailer
you purchased it from immediately. If there is any damage to the mains cable do not use the device. Always disconnect the unit
from the mains supply when carrying out any servicing or cleaning of the unit.
The serial number for this equipment should be located on the rear or underside of the unit. Please make a note of this number as
you will need it for your warranty, it is a good idea to keep a copy of the serial number for your own records.

Description of the functions
Top view:

1. USB Connector
Insert a USB storage device to load audio files. It supports MP3 file format only.
2. CD/USB
Press to switch the play source between USB and CD. It works only when the playback is paused.
3. Folder
Press this button to switch between MP3 folder and MP3 file. Select a folder by pressing this button again.
In MP3 File mode, Total-Track shows the total number of MP3 files in the folder.
In MP3 Folder mode, Total-Track shows the total number of folders on the CD or on the USB storage device.
When you use a hard drive as your USB play source, holding this button down for 2 seconds to jump to partitions.
4. TIME
CD mode -Press this button to switch time display between Single Elapsed Time, Single Remain Time and Total Remain Time.
MP3 mode -Press this button to switch time display between Single Elapsed Time and Single Remain TIME.
5. CONT./SGL
Press this button to switch between Continue Mode and Single AUTO CUE Mode.
Continue Mode -Playing from the first track continually to the last track. When skipping to the next track, it will continue the
playback.
Pressing skip under this mode, the Main Cue is still set at the first track or the new Main Cue which has just been memorised. It
won’t renew to the new Cue of each track by pressing SKIP.
Single Auto Cue Mode –When going on to the next track or skipping to the next track, it pauses at the main cue of the next
track automatically.
Remote Control (Hold CONT and press SKIP to select the type of switch in the mixer for FADER START wire remote control)
Select Lock, Tack and Cue/Play by using this switch mode.
LOCK:
When the mixer’s fader is moved playback will start instantly.
TACT:
When the mixer’s crossfader is moved playback will start instantly
CUE/PLAY:
When the mixer’s crossfader is moved toward the channel of the player, the playback will be started from the last Main CUE.
Touch Sensitive Adjustment
Turn the main power switch to the off position then while holding the CONT button switch on the power again this will enter into
the mode for adjusting the sensitivity of Touch Wheel. Float your hand very close to the jog wheel. It will detect the sensitive
value. It has to increase 2 degree from the value detected. Press SKIP to reach the value and press MEMO to save the value and
reboot for returning to normal use.
* This adjustment is only needed when finding the sensitivity difference in a specific environment.
6. TITLE
Press this button to show FILE, TITLE, ALBUM and ARTIST. It supports MP3 format only.
7. HOT-CUE
This unit will allow you to play from 3 cue points instantly. This can be set while playing the track or in pause mode using the jog
wheel.
a. To set CUE memory: Press MEMO first and then the desired CUE button. The CUE button will flash and then stay on the cue
point is now set, pressing the cue button at any time will start the track for the set cue point, setting more cue points will allow you
to jump between the set cue points instantly.
8. LOOP
a. Press A to memorize a start point and press B to memorize an end point. Then the Loop starts playing.
b. Press B again to edit the Loop playback. The length of the Loop playback can be increased or shortened by turning jog wheel.
c. Press the RELOOP to exit or call the Loop playback.
d. The loop playback can cross between two tracks. It can set the A at track 1 and cross to set the B at track 2.
Auto loop
There is also an auto loop function to assist in obtaining seamless loops. Press and hold the MEMO button, then using the jog
wheel to adjust the loop recording range from 1/32~32/1. The memo button will stay illuminated and this will show that the auto
loop function is ready, to start the loop press the A button at the desired point and the loop recording will begin and automatically
record only for the preset time you chose, this is measured in bars e.g. 1/1 equals one bar or 4 beats the recorded loop is still
editable using the loop edit function.

9. RELAY
Press the “RELAY” button to activate this function. When one unit is in play mode, and the other unit is in “pause” mode; pause
the playing unit, the other unit will automatically start to play.
* It’s also for switching between the gain and the parameter of the digital effect showing in the display.
Note: relay function is only available between 2 identical units.
10. SKIP
To select a track, a folder or a partition. Hold it and dial the jog wheel to fast search through the tracks.
11. TAP
Press this button with the beat to get the BPM of the music manually. Press and hold this button to activate Auto BPM.
12. DISPLAY
Indicates all the functions as they are occurring.
13. CUE
In pause mode, press this button to set a memorized point for instant play; in play mode, press this button to pause the music and
return to the memorized point.
Holding down this button will start the playback from the cue point. Releasing it will pause the track and return to the cue point.
After pressing this button to set the new cue, the stutter condition will be eliminated.
14. PLAY/PAUSE
Press this button to start the playback or pause playback.
15. PITCH ON/OFF
Press this button to activate or deactivate pitch adjustment.
16. PITCH RANGE
Switch the pitch range between 8%, 16 % and 100%.
When the LED light is off, it is set to under 8%.
When the LED light is on, it is set to under 16%.
When the LED light is blinking, it is set to under 100%.
17. MT
When this function is activated, the key of the song will be locked even though the pitch fader is adjusted.
18. PITCH BEND
Press ＋to increase the speed and press to decrease the speed.
19. PROG
The maximum tracks that can be programmed are 99.
Start PROG-Edit:
In pause mode, press this button to edit program. The display MM:SS: FF position will show “P-xx” and then “xx” will flash. Select
a track by pressing SKIP (CD/MP3) or Folder-SKIP (only MP3) and then press this button to store it. Repeat the same process
and finally press this button again to finish a program.
Play PROG:
Press PLAY/PAUSE to play the program and PROG will flash in the display. Once the program playback has stopped, more
songs can be added to the program.
Exit PROG Play/Edit:
In pause mode, pressing this button for two seconds can return to the normal playback. Once returning to the normal playback,
pressing this button can enter the program again. You can continue the program playback, store more songs into the program or
wipe out the program in this condition.
20. OPEN/CLOSE
Press to eject the disc.
Note: The CD can’t be ejected unless CUE or PAUSE button has been pressed first.

21. SOUND EFFECT
These buttons will activate Flanger, Filter, Echo, Reverse effects. Press relay to switch between Gain & Parameter (the selected
one will be flashing) in the display. Use the jog wheel to change the value.
Flanger: Gain-0~100, Parameter: 1/32~ 16/1
Filter: Gain-0~100, Parameter: -60~+60
Echo: Gain-0~100, Parameter: 1/32~2/1
Scratch: Press this button to activate the scratch function. Touch and turn the top flat surface of the jog wheel to perform scratch
effect.
22. SEARCH
Press this button first and dial the jog wheel to perform the fast search forward or backward.
23. JOG WHEEL
Pitch Mode: Use the wheel to adjust the speed to get an accurate BPM with another playing unit.
Scratch Mode: The top flat surface is used for scratch effect. The ring of the wheel is used for adjusting the speed.
Adjust the gain and the parameter of the digital effect.
24. PITCH CONTROL SLIDER
To match the BPM of another track you can adjust the Pitch Control to change the speed.
LCD Display
TOTAL TRACK –It shows the track numbers of this CD. During selecting folders, it shows the total folders of thisCD.
– The unit is in play.
– The unit is paused.
CUE –It indicates a cue has been memorized.
CD –Lights when switching the play source to CD mode.
USB –Lights when switching the play source to USB mode.
PC –No Function.
CUE –Lights up when a memorized point is stored.
Continue –When the light is on, the playback is continuous without interruption.
TIME MODE (ELAPSED) –Shows the time as it is taking place.
TIME MODE (TOTAL) –Shows how much time is left on the full CD.
TIME MODE (REMAIN) –Shows how much time is left on a particular track.
TIME BAR –Show the time length depending on the setting of the “TIME” mode.
TRACK –Shows the track number that is playing.
MINUTES –Shows the minutes elapsed or remaining depending on time mode setting.
SECONDS –Shows the seconds elapsed or remaining depending on time mode setting.
FRAMES –The CD player breaks down a second into 75 frames for accurate cueing. This shows the frames elapsed or
remaining depending on mode setting.
MODE DISPLAY – Show the sound effect name, or MP3 file name/folder. Folder name cannot be displayed.
PITCH –Lights to indicate the pitch value is under it.
PROG –Lights to indicate there’s a program list existing in normal playback. Blinks when the program list is performing.
MT–Lights up when performing master tempo function.
RELOOP –Lights up when performing the loop function.
– Shows BPM value.
BPM –Illuminates when the power is on.
AUTO –Lights up when AUTO BPM function is activated.

Front View
1. POWER ON LIGHT
It light up when the power is on.
2. DISC SLOT
Insert or remove the disc.
Rear View
1. LINE OUT (RCA Jacks)
The analogue audio from each CD player is output from these jacks. Connect to the line input of the mixer.
2. DIGITAL OUT
The digital audio from each CD player is output from this jack. Connect to the line input of the digital audio amplifier.
3. Remote
This connector is used for connecting to FADERSTART wire remote control unit. Connected to a compatible mixer remote start
socket.
4. Relay Connector
This connector is used for connecting to another CD player to allow the relay function to work. This must be of the same model.
5. POWER (Power Switch)
Press the power switch to turn the unit on, and the LED indicator will be light. To switch the POWER off by pressing the POWER
switch again.
6. AC Power Cord
Connect this power cord into an AC wall outlet with the proper AC voltage.

Specifications
Structure and Function
CD TEXT Support (with scrolling display for long names)
USB input for performing with USB storage device
Digital output at constant sampling frequency 44.1 kHz for all functions
One Seamless Loop (A / B / Re-loop)
3 HOT CUES
BPM Counter: Manual Tap & Auto Calculation
2-way pitch bend via jog wheel and buttons
Relay
Remote Control (Tact / Lock /cue start)
Scratch / Reverse / Filter / ECHO / Flanger Sound Effect
Elapsed time /Remain time/Total remain time (CDDA), Elapsed time/Remain time (MP3)
Single Auto CUE / Continue / Normal
Pitch Ranges –CDDA (±8%, ±16%, ±100%) /MP3 (±8%, ±16%, ±100%)
Master Tempo –CDDA (±8%, ±16%, ±100%) /MP3 (±8%, ±16%, ±100%)
Upgradable system program
Program list setup
MP3 Feature
MP3 Folder/File Search Function
File name / Folder name /ID Tag <Title, Album, Artist >Display Support (with scrolling display for long names).
Support File SKIP / Folder SKIP (Fast SKIP)
Support Mepg1 layer3 (VBR/CBR) File bit rate=32~320Kbps, sampling frequency=32, 44.1, 48KHz
Mepg2 layer3 (VBR/CBR) File bit rate=40~160Kbps, sampling frequency=16, 22.05, 24KHz
Support the MP3 format of ISO9660