American DJ DCD-PRO450 - Manual (Page 13)

CDS LEFT IN PLAYER - If a CD is left in the player and the remote has been disconnected, plug power cable in, turn on
power and take out CD.
1. PRECAUTIONS ON HANDLING COMPACT DISCS
• Do not allow fingerprints, oil or dust to get on
the surface of the disc. If the disc is dirty, wipe it
off with a soft dry cloth.
• Do not use benzene, thinner, water, record
spray, electrostatic-proof chemicals, or silicone-
treated cloths to clean discs.
• Always handle discs carefully to prevent damage-
ing the surface; in particular when removing a
disc from its case
• Do not bend the disc.
• Do not apply heat.
• Do not enlarge the hole in the center of the disc.
• Do not write on the label (printed side) with a hard-
tipped implement such as a pencil or ball point
pen.
• Condensation will form if a disc is brought into
a warm area from a colder one, such as
outdoors in winter. Do not attempt to dry the
disc with a hair dryer, etc.
2. PRECAUTION ON STORAGE
• After playing a disc, always unload it from player.
• Always store the compact disc in the jewel case,
protecting from dirt or damage.
• Do not place discs in the following areas:
a) Areas exposed to direct sunlight for a
considerable time.
b) Areas subject to accumulation of dust or high
humidity.
c) Areas affected by heat from indoor heaters,
etc.
COMPACT DISCS
• When you have finished using the CD player, and before switching off the power, be sure that the disc holder has been
closed with the OPEN/CLOSE button (see figures 25 & 26).
• TRAY PROTECTION: If tray is not closed after 60 seconds, it will close automatically and pause.
CAUTION: DO NOT forcibly close the disc holder when the power is off.
Switch off the power after the disc holder has
been closed with the OPEN/CLOSE button.
BEFORE SWITCHING OFF THE POWER
DO NOT switch off the power when
the disc holder is open.
Fig. 25
Fig. 26
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AUDIO • DCD-PRO450™ INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL • PAGE 13
Beat matching is the act of line up the beats of two separate music source to blend them in to each senseless. This is
functions that may take some practice. To properly beat match:
1) Find the BPM of the song playing by pressing the BPM BUTTON (24). Next, tap the COUNTER BUTTON (25)
firmly to the beat of the music until a BPM COUNT (40) is displayed on the LCD DISPLAY (13).
2) Repeat step 1 for the song you want to mix in. You can listen in by cueing it in your headphones using your mixer
or by following the BEAT LED located above BPM BUTTON (24) on the CD Player.
3) Engage Pitch by pressing PITCH (17) on the side you want to use, make sure Readout is in BPM by pressing
BPM BUTTON (24) until BPM is lit on LCD DISPLAY (13). Adjust pitch until same BPM as original song
is reached.
4) The by using your American DJ "Q" series mixer fade one music source in to the other.
MATCHING THE BEATS PER MINUTE (BPM)