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Congratulations! You have bought a great, innovative product from DAP Audio. DAP Audio DS-850D brings excitement to any venue. Whether you want simple plug-&-play action or a sophisticated show, this product provides the effect you need. You can rely on DAP Audio, for more excellent audio products.
WARNING CAUTION! Keep this system away from rain and moisture! FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this system has to: be qualified follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION! Be careful with your operations.
Please turn off the power switch, when changing the power cord or signal cable, or select the input • mode switch. Extreme frequency boosts in connection with a high input signal level may lead to overdriving your • equipment. Should this occur, it is necessary to reduce the input signal level by using the INPUT control.
Description of the device Features DS-850D is a CD-Player from DAP Audio. • Auto Cue function • Instant start (direct play by touch) • Pitch range +/-12% • 24 bits DA converter • 44.1 KHz sampling frequency • Harmonic distortion 0.03% •...
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Overview Backside 24) Connect to main unit 25) Connect to main unit 26) Line Out L / R 27) 120V/230V Switch 28) Powercable...
Installation DS-850D Installation Remove all packing materials from the CD Player. Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed. Screw the CD player in a 19“ Rack. Connect all cables. Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before cleaning or servicing.
Functions NAMES UND FUNCTIONS Below is a description of the functions of the controls. Main Unit 1) Track Buttons: press track buttons 0-9 buttons to select tracks from the CD. 2) OPEN/CLOSE (Open/Close-button): Press this button to open and close the disc holder. The disc holder cannot be opened during playback, so stop playback before pressing the button.
Operations 1. Opening and closing of the disc holder • Turn the unit’s power on. Press the OPEN/CLOSE-button to open the disc holder. • The disc holder cannot be opened during playback, to prevent playback from being interrupted if the OPEN/CLOSE button is pressed accidentally.
6. Pausing • Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to switch between play and pause. • The play indicator flashes when the pause mode is set. • Playback resumes when the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed again. 7. Setting a Cue Point • Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to switch between play and pause. •...
12. Changing Pitch of the song There are three tools available for matching the BPM of the CD: 1. Use the pitch slider to adjust the BPM. 2. Use the PITCH BEND button to change the BPM temporarily. 3. Turn the Shuttle wheel to change the BPM temporarily. •...
Before switching off the power When you have finished using the CD player, before switching off the power, be sure that the disc holder has been closed with the OPEN/CLOSE button. CAUTION: Do not forcibly close the disc holder when the power is off. Do not switch off the power, when the disc holder is open.
Maintenance DAP Audio-CD-Player DS-850D requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. Disconnect the mains power supply, and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth. Do not immerse in liquid. Do not use alcohol or solvents.