OWNERS MANUAL Version 1.
Safety information 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this item near moisture. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacture’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves or other items (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
CITRONIC MPCD-5 Main Features: 1 x USB front and 1 x USB rear inputs which can be read by both players simultaneously MP3/WAV compatible from CD or USB (ID3 tags) High quality easy read LCD display Easy-to-use folder and file search Single and continuous play options 2 modes of operation (Vinyl & CD DJ) Interactive “AQ-touch” sensitive jog wheel Seamless loop with fine tune adjustment Instant start (sound is produced immediately when the play button is pressed) Pitch controlle
General Checks and Advice 1) Before switching off the power ensure there is no CD in the draw, the disc tray is fully closed and the LCD display reads “NO DISC”. 2) Installation 3) • Place the unit on a flat surface or mount in a secure rack case. • The CD unit will work normally when it is mounted when the front panel is within 15° of the vertical plane. If tilted excessively discs may not be loaded properly. Also ensure the head unit at an angle shown below for the best visual results.
Front and Rear Connections 1. DISC TRAY – This tray is used to load and unload a compact disc into the drive mechanism. The tray is opened and closed by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON. Never attempt to force the disc tray open or close when the power is turned off. 2. OPEN/CLOSE (Transport Tray Open / Close) – This button is used to open and close the disc tray. NOTE: When a disc is loaded, the tray will not open unless the unit is in PAUSE or CUE mode. 3.
General Functions and Controls 1. EJECT BUTTON – This button will open or close the current CD tray (Note: The EJECT function will only work when the unit is in CUE or PAUSE mode to prevent accidentally unloading the disc when in PLAY mode). 2. SOURCE SELECT BUTTON – This button lets you toggle between the CD tray and USB port 1 and 2. The selection is indicated by LEDs. 3.
10. TRACK / FOLDER KNOB - This knob has three functions: a. You can use it to select the next or previous track/folder by turning the knob forwards or backwards. b. Holding down and turning the knob forwards or backwards will rapidly skip through the tracks/folders on your CD/USB by 10 tracks per click. c. Press track knob to read the ID3 tags on the file name. Switch between: File name / Title name / Artist / Bit rate on the LCD display. 11. SEAMLESS LOOP BUTTONS: a.
18. JOG MODE – The JOG WHEEL has 2 effect functions: a. VINYL MODE – When the wheel is set to VINYL use the JOG WHEEL to activate the scratch effect by touching the surface of the JOG WHEEL. b. CD DJ MODE – The JOG WHEEL can be used to pitch bend during playback and be used to frame search in pause mode. 19. FADER START CONNECTORS – Use the 3.5mm MONO cables here and connect to a compatible mixer to use the remote start capability. 20.
13. MP3 INFORMATION INDICATOR – Indicates the current name of the folder and the sampling rate. 14. TIME MODE – Indicates the elapsed time of a track playing (“ELAPSED”), the remaining time of a track (“REMAIN”) or the remaining time of the entire disc (“TOTAL REMAIN”). Change between these modes with the Time button. 15. REPEAT INDICATOR – Indicates whether the unit is in repeat play mode. 16.
INTERNAL MENU Hold TIME BUTTON for 3 seconds to enter the internal menu. Turn TRACK KNOB to scroll through the different menus and press the TRACK KNOB to enter the corresponding submenu. Turn TRACK KNOB to change the submenus and press TIME BUTTON to memorize your settings in any operating mode and exit the menu. 1. Playlist – Normal / Title/ Artist / Album/ Genre 2. Sensitivity – Touch Wheel Sensitivity Adjustment (Adjustment range is -20 ~ +20.) 3. Sleep Time – No sleep, 5~120 min 4.
Data Management DATABASE BUILDER: Database management software for the MPCD-5 enables you to search for your files by Title, Artist, Album and Genre. Installation: Refer to the following figures for installing database management software on your computer. Download available at www.citronic.
The database builder will scan your USB hard drive and create database files to locate the files in your music library in your favor. Scan and create: Refer to the following figures to process scanning and creating database. NOTE: For Vista users please right click the icon and select “RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR” STEP 1: Select the desired USB hard drive and click build STEP 2: Processing STEP 3: Complete NOTE: Please re-create the database builder whenever you change the contents of your USB device.
SPECIFICATION 1. GENERAL SECTION PRODUCT MPCD-5 POWER SOURCE AC100 - 240V, 50/60Hz POWER CONSUMPTION 16W DIMENSIONS Main Unit: 482mm (W) X 267mm (D) X 88.8 mm (H) Control Unit: 482mm (W) X 91.2mm (D) X 94 mm (H) WEIGHT: Main Unit: 4.6 Kg Control Unit: 1.7 Kg 2. AUDIO CHARACTERISTICS (CD TEST DISC: TCD-782 & TCD-781; USB TEST FORMAT: MP3, 128KBPS; LOAD=100KΩ) ITEM TYPICAL LIMIT CONDITION 2V +/-0.5dB 2V +/-1dB 1KHz, 0dB (TCD782,TRK2) 1.85V +/-0.5dB 1.
3. CD SEARCHING TIME: (TEST DISC: TCD-792) ITEM 4. TYPICAL LIMIT (1) SHORT ACCESS TIME 2Sec 4Sec PLAY NEXT TRACK (2) LONG ACCESS TIME 4Sec 6Sec TRACK 1 TO 20,20 TO 1 TYPICAL LIMIT CONDITION (1) INTERRUPTION 1mm 0.7mm TCD-725 (2) BLACK DOT 1mm 0.6mm TCD-725 (3) FINGER PRINTS 75um 65um TCD-725 (4) ECCENTRICITY 140um 140um TCD-712 W/O TRACK JUMP (5) VERTICAL DEVIATION 1mm 0.5mm TCD-731R (6) SCRATCH 2mm 1.2mm TCD-721 W/O TRACK JUMP CD PLAYABILITY: ITEM 5.
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