Gemini CD-12 Introduction, Safety Certifications, Line Voltage Selection, Operating Instructions

INTRODUCTION	PLAY/PAUSE	: Each press of the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (10)
	causes the operation to change from play to pause or from pause
Congratulations on purchasing a Gemini CD-12 CD Player. This state of	back to play. See the CUE INSTRUCTIONS section for more
the art professional CD player is backed by a three year warranty,	information.
excluding lasers. One year warranty on CD lasers. Prior to use, we	TRACK SKIP	: The TRACK SKIP BUTTONS (12) let you select
suggest that you carefully read all the instructions.
	the track to play.
CAUTIONS	SCAN BUTTONS	: The SCAN BUTTONS (13) are used to
	move foward or reverse while in play mode. The SCAN BUTTONS
Do not use this CD Player at temperatures below 41°F/5°C or higher	(13) are also used to accurately position the disc at the point where
than 95°F/35°C.	you wish the track to start playing. This position on the track is
	memorized as the cue point. See the CUE INSTRUCTIONS section
Place the unit in a clean and dry location.
	for more information.
Do not place the unit in an unstable location.
	STOP/CLEAR : The STOP/CLEAR BUTTON (11) will end the playing
When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet, always grasp it
	of the CD. Also use the STOP/CLEAR BUTTON (11) to clear
by the plug. Never pull the power cord.	selections when programming. See the PROGRAMMING INSTRUC-
To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover or the bottom screws.	TIONS section for more information.
There are no user serviceable parts inside. Please refer servicing to a	TIME: The TIME BUTTON (4) switches the time display between the
qualified technician.
	three available choices listed under DISPLAY.
Do not use chemical solvents to clean the unit.
	CUE: With the unit in the play mode, and after memorizing the cue point,
Keep the laser pickup clean by keeping the drawer closed.
	pressing the CUE BUTTON (9) will cause the CD player to enter the
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.	pause mode at the memorized cue point. Holding down the cue
	button changes the cue function to preview (allowing you to hear the
SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS	music play from the cue point) and releasing the cue button returns
	you to the preset cue point. If a cue point is not memorized, pressing
Laser Diode Properties	the CUE BUTTON (9) will cause the unit to return to the beginning of
	that track.
Material: Ga - Al - As
	PITCH: Pushing the PITCH BUTTON (5) activates the pitch section of
Wavelength: 755 - 815 nm (25° C)
	the unit. The pitch of the CD will change according to the position of
Laser Output: Continuous Wave, max. 0.5mW
	the PITCH CONTROL (9).
LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION	REPEAT: Press the repeat button to repeat one OR all tracks.
	RANDOM: Press the random play button to have tracks play in a random
Model CD-12 is a dual voltage unit. It will operate at 115 or 230 volts. To	order.
set the proper voltage follow these steps:	OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the head of a screw driver in the center of the VOLTAGE
SELECTOR SLIDE SWITCH (17) found on the rear panel.	1. Make sure that the VOLTAGE SELECTOR SLIDE SWITCH (17),
2. Slide the switch left for 115 volts or push the switch right for 230 volts.
	found on the rear panel, is set for the proper voltage. Plug the unit in
3. Do not force or twist the switch. Excessive force may cause damage.	and press the POWER SWITCH (1). The unit will turn on. Pushing
If the switch does not move smoothly, contact a qualified technician.	the POWER SWITCH (1) a second time will turn the unit off.
CONNECTIONS	2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON (14), place a CD in the DISC
	TRAY (2) and press the OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON (14) again. The tray
	will close into the unit. The display will initially show the number of
1. Plug one end of a set of RCA connectors into each of the LINE	tracks and the total time of the CD.
OUTPUT JACKS (18).	3. Push the TRACK SKIP BUTTONS (12) to select the track you want
2. Plug the other end of the RCA connectors into any available line level	to play.
input jacks on your mixer. If you are playing the CD-12 through a	4. Press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (10) and the unit will instantly play.
receiver, you can plug the RCA connectors into the CD or AUX input
jacks on your receiver. If there are no CD or AUX inputs, use any line	CUE INSTRUCTIONS
level (not phono) inputs.
FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS	1. To start the play at a point other than the beginning of a track, follow
	these instructions:
POWER SWITCH: After making sure that the VOLTAGE SELECTOR	First choose the track you wish to play, and then press the PLAY/
SLIDE SWITCH (17), found on the rear panel, is properly set, plug	PAUSE BUTTON (10) so the unit goes into the play mode. Press the
the unit in and press the POWER SWITCH (1). The unit will turn on.	PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (10) to pause play at the spot where you
Pushing the POWER SWITCH (1) a second time will turn the unit off.	want the play to start, the CUE POINT. Use the SCAN BUTTONS
DISC TRAY: The DISC TRAY (2) is where the CD is held during loading,	(13) to pick the precise spot you want play to begin, then Press
	the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (10) again to save the cue point. Press
unloading and playback. Pressing the disc tray OPEN/CLOSE
	the CUE BUTTON (9) to pause play at the cue point (the unit will go
BUTTON (14), will open or close the tray. The DISC TRAY (2) holds
	into the pause mode and the location indicated on the display will
both 12 cm and 8 cm CDs. Please note, if the CD-12 is in the play
	be the memorized cue point). You can preview the cue point by
mode, the tray will not open.
	pressing and holding down the CUE BUTTON (9). Press the PLAY/
OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON : Press the OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON (14) to	PAUSE BUTTON (10) to begin play from the cue point.
load or remove a CD from the DISC TRAY (2).	2. Once you have saved a cue point you can fine tune or change the
DISPLAY: The DISPLAY (3) shows the track numbers, play mode, pause	memorized cue point:
mode, and 3 different time displays. These time displays are time	To change a cue point, push the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (10) so the
elapsed on the track, time remaining on the disc and time remaining	unit plays from the cue point, then press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON
on the track.	(10) at the spot you wish your new cue point. Press the PLAY/PAUSE

BUTTON (10) again to save the cue point. The unit will go into the pause mode and the location indicated on the display will be the new memorized cue point.

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