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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Summary

Safety and Installation Guidelines

Electrical Safety and Fire Prevention

Prevent electrical shock and fire hazards by following safety guidelines for unit operation and power cables.

Installation and Environmental Precautions

Ensure proper ventilation, avoid direct sunlight, dust, and extreme temperatures for optimal performance.

Function Descriptions

USB Connector and Media Selection

Connect USB storage and switch between CD and USB playback sources.

Folder Navigation and Time Display

Navigate MP3 folders and select time display modes (elapsed, remain, total).

Playback Modes and Touch Sensitivity

Manage playback modes (Continue/Single Auto Cue) and adjust touch wheel sensitivity.

MP3 Metadata and Cue Points

Display MP3 metadata (Title, Album, Artist) and set up to three hot cue points.

Looping Functions

Set, edit, and exit loops, including seamless and auto loop functions.

Relay, Skip, and BPM Tap

Utilize relay play, skip tracks/folders, and manually set BPM using the TAP button.

Display and Playback Controls

Understand display indicators and manage playback with CUE and PLAY/PAUSE functions.

Pitch Adjustment and Master Tempo

Control pitch, range, and activate Master Tempo for key-locked playback.

Programming and Disc Ejection

Program track sequences and eject the CD disc safely.

Sound Effects and Search

Apply digital sound effects (Flanger, Filter, Echo, Scratch) and use jog wheel for search.

Jog Wheel and Pitch Control

Use the jog wheel for pitch adjustment and scratch, and the pitch slider for speed control.

LCD Display Indicators

Understand the various indicators and symbols shown on the LCD display.

Physical Features and Connectivity

Front Panel Components

Identify the power on light and the disc slot on the front view of the unit.

Rear Panel Connections

Details on LINE OUT, DIGITAL OUT, Remote, Relay, POWER switch, and AC Power Cord.

Specifications

Structure and Functionality

Overview of features like CD TEXT, USB input, digital output, hot cues, and pitch control.

MP3 Features and Compatibility

Details on MP3 folder search, ID3 tag support, and compatible MPEG audio formats.

KAM KCD450 USB Specifications

Audio Processing

Digital output sampling frequency	44.1 kHz
Pitch Ranges - CDDA	±8%, ±16%, ±100%
Pitch Ranges - MP3	±8%, ±16%, ±100%
Master Tempo - CDDA	±8%, ±16%, ±100%
Master Tempo - MP3	±8%, ±16%, ±100%
File bit rate for MPEG1 layer3	32~320 Kbps
Sampling frequency for MPEG1 layer3	32, 44.1, 48 KHz
File bit rate for MPEG2 layer3	40~160 Kbps
Sampling frequency for MPEG2 layer3	16, 22.05, 24 KHz