Gemini CD-2000X Introduction, Function Descriptions, Cautions, Safety Certifications, Connections

INTRODUCTION		FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
	Congratulations on purchasing a Gemini CD-2000XDual CD Player.
	This state of the art professional CD player is backed by a three year	ANTI-SHOCK BUFFER MEMORY: With 12 SECONDS OF ANTI-SHOCK
	warranty, excluding lasers. One year warranty on CD lasers. Prior to
		BUFFER MEMORY, each side of the CD player stores 6 seconds of
	use, we suggest that you carefully read all the instructions.
		future play to ensure that any harsh movement or bumping of the unit
CAUTIONS		will not interrupt play and play will continue smoothly.
		POWER: After making sure that the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch (30),
	Do not use this CD Player at temperatures below 41°F/5°C or higher	found on the rear panel, is properly set, plug the unit in and press the
		POWER button (21). The unit will turn on. Pushing the POWER button
	than 95°F/35°C.	(21) a second time will turn the unit off.
	The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no	DISC TRAY: The DISC TRAY (20) is where the CD is held during loading,
	objects filled with liquids such as vases should be placed on the
		unloading and playback. Pressing the disc tray OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON
	apparatus.
		(27), will open or close the tray. The DISC TRAY (20) holds both 12 cm
	Place the unit in a clean and dry location.	and 8 cm CDs. Please note, if the CD-2000Xis in the play mode, the tray
	Do not place the unit in an unstable location.	will not open.
		OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON: Press the OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON (27) to load
	When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet, always grasp it
	by the plug. Never pull the power cord.	or remove a CD from the DISC TRAY (20).
	To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover or the bottom	DISPLAY: The DISPLAY (5) shows the track number, pitch value, single-
	screws. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Please refer	auto cue, continue (for continuous play), and 3 different time displays.
	servicing to a qualified technician.	These time displays are time elapsed on the track, time remaining on the
	Do not use chemical solvents to clean the unit.	disc and time remaining on the track. Time is measured in minutes,
		seconds and frames. It also shows the beats-per-minute of the track.
	Keep the laser pickup clean by keeping the drawer closed.
		THE BPM/PITCH BUTTON (37) allows you to select what you would
	Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.	like displayed, either the PITCH PERCENTAGE or the BPM.
SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS		PLAYBACK DISPLAY: The PLAYBACK DISPLAY (6) displays the time
		remaining to play and flashes slowly when the track has 30 seconds
		left. The PLAYBACK DISPLAY (6) flashes quickly when the track has
	Laser Diode Properties	15 seconds left.
	Material: Ga - Al - As	PLAY/PAUSE	: Each press of the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (17) causes
	Wavelength: 755 - 815 nm (25° C)	the operation to change from play to pause or from pause back to play.
	Laser Output: Continuous Wave, max. 0.5mW	TRACK SKIP	: The TRACK SKIP BUTTONS (13) let you select the
IMPORTANT NOTE		track to play.
		SEARCH BUTTONS		: The SEARCH BUTTONS (28) are used to
	Since the CD-2000Xis a dual CD player, most of the functions and	move forward or reverse while in play or pause mode. See the CUE
	controls are duplicated on both sides of the CD player. To eliminate	INSTRUCTIONS section for more information.
	confusion and to make the drawings easier to understand, we will only	JOG WHEEL: The JOG WHEEL (9) has various functions. Use the JOG
	number the right side functions and controls. The only controls that are	WHEEL (9) to make fine adjustments in pause mode. Use the JOG
	not duplicated are the ROBO START (1), POWER BUTTON (21) and the	WHEEL (9) to bend the pitch for precise synchronization in play mode,
	VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH (30).	for scratching,	and adjustments to cue and effects parameters.
LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION		STOP : The STOP BUTTON (4) will end the playing of the CD as well as
		clear sampler.
	Model CD-2000Xis a dual voltage unit. It will operate at 115 or 230 volts.	TIME: The TIME BUTTON (2) switches the time display between the three
		available choices listed under DISPLAY.
	To set the proper voltage follow these steps:	FLY CUE: The FLY CUE (10A) function lets you set cues on the fly with
1.	Place the head of a screw driver in the center of the VOLTAGE
		one press of a button. With the unit in the play mode (play/pause LED
	SELECTOR SWITCH (30) found on the rear panel.	glows green), press FLY CUE (10A) at the point where you want the
2.	Slide the switch left for 115 volts or push the switch right for 230 volts.	cue point to be (the unit will continue to play). The cue point is now
3. Do not force or twist the switch. Excessive force may cause damage. If		memorized. Press the CUE BUTTON (16) to return to the memorized cue
		point. Push the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (17), and the unit will instantly
	the switch does not move smoothly, contact a qualified technician.
		play from the spot selected.
CONNECTIONS		CUE: With the unit in the play mode (play/pause LED glows green), and
		after the cue point has been memorized, pressing the CUE BUTTON
		(16) will cause the CD player to enter the pause mode (play/pause LED
1. Using the included cables, plug one end into the REMOTE CONTROL		blinks green) at the memorized cue point (the cue LED glows red).
	connector (31) on side 2 and the other end into the MAIN UNIT	Holding down the CUE BUTTON changes the cue function to PREVIEW
	connector (32) also on side 2. Do the same for side 1.	(allowing you to hear the music play at whatever tempo you adjusted to
**IMPORTANT NOTE: YOU MUST CONNECT SIDE 1 ON THE REMOTE		by holding the cue button down). Releasing the CUE BUTTON returns
		you to the preset cue point.
	CONTROL TO SIDE 1 ON THE MAIN UNIT AND SIDE 2 ON THE
		SEAMLESS LOOP: After a cue point is memorized, pressing the CUE B/
	REMOTE CONTROL TO SIDE 2 ON THE MAIN UNIT. IF YOU CROSS
	THEM (for example the Remote Control on Side 1 to the Main Unit	EXIT BUTTON (11) in play mode, repeats the section between the cue
	on Side 2) THE CD-2000X WILL NOT WORK.	point and the point where the CUE B/EXIT BUTTON (11) was pressed.
		Press the CUE B/EXIT BUTTON (11) again or pause play to exit the
2.	Plug one end of a set of RCA connectors into each of the LINE OUTPUT
		repeating play.
	JACKS (33).	SINGLE-AUTO CUE/CONTINUOUS: Pressing the SINGLE-AUTO CUE/
3. Plug the other end of the RCA connectors into any available line level
		CONTINUOUS BUTTON (3) activates the AUTO CUE FUNCTION. The
	input jacks on your mixer. If you are playing the CD-2000Xthrough a	AUTO CUE FUNCTION causes the unit to pause at the beginning of
	receiver, you can plug the RCA connectors into the CD or AUX INPUT	music of the following track and allows you to start play immediately
	JACKS on your receiver. If there are no CD or AUX INPUTS, use any	from the start of music without any blank space (which exists at the
	line level (not phono) inputs.

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