OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.Make sure that the VOLTAGE SELECTOR SLIDE SWITCH (15), found on the rear panel, is set for the proper voltage. Plug the unit in and press the POWER SWITCH (1). The unit will turn on. Pushing the POWER SWITCH (1) a second time will turn the unit off.
2.Press the OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON (3), place a CD in the DISC TRAY
(2) and press the OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON (3) again. The tray will close into the unit. The display will initially show the number of tracks and the total time of the CD and the unit will be in the pause mode (play/pause LED blinks green). When the display shows track number 1 and time of 00:00, the unit is ready to use.
3.Push the TRACK SKIP BUTTONS (6) to select the track you want to play.
4.Press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (5) and the unit will instantly play.
CUE INSTRUCTIONS
To start the play at a point other than the beginning of a track, follow these instructions.
1.To memorize the approximate spot at which you want play to start, select the proper track, and then push the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON
(5) so the unit goes into the play mode (play/pause LED will glow green). Listen to the CD and when the CD gets to the approximate spot, push either of the SEARCH BUTTONS (7). The unit will go into the pause mode (play/pause LED will blink green) and the location indicated on the display will be the memorized cue point.
2.To fine tune the memorized cue point, push the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (5) so the unit goes into the play mode (play/pause LED glows green) and listen carefully to the starting point. Push the CUE BUTTON (11) and the unit will enter the pause mode (play/pause LED blinks green) and the CD will reposition at the previously memorized cue point. If you decide that this point is okay, leave the unit alone until you are ready to play it. At that time push the PLAY/ PAUSE BUTTON (5). The unit will instantly play from the spot selected. If the selected spot is not where you want it, with the unit in the play mode, simply push the CUE BUTTON (11). The unit will go back to the previously selected spot, and enter the pause mode. By pressing either the left or right SEARCH BUTTONS (7) you can hear and move the cue point forward or backward. After you have located the spot, play the CD and listen to the start. If it’s still no good, push the CUE BUTTON (11) and try again. The memorized cue point will always be the last location after using the SEARCH BUTTONS (7).
and will skip on most or all CD players. Before sending the unit in for repair, try playing a CD that you are sure plays properly.
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL: |
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Type | Dual Mechanism Compact Disc Player w/wired remote | |
Disc Type | Standard Compact discs (12 cm & 8 cm) | |
Time Display | Track Elapsed, Track Remain, or Total remain | |
Variable Pitch | +/- 8% Slider with Resume Switch | |
Pitch Bend | +/- 8% Maximum | |
Instant Start | Within 0.03 seconds | |
Track Selection | 1 to 99 Tracks | |
Installation | 19" Rack Mountable Player Unit, 2 U | |
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| 19" Rack Mountable Control Unit, 2 U |
AUDIO SECTION: |
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Quantization | 1 Bit Linear/Channel, 3 Beam Laser | |
Oversampling Rate | 8 Times | |
Sampling Frequency | 44.1 kHz | |
Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz | |
Digital Output | IEC958 | |
Total Harmonic Distortion | Less Than 0.05% | |
Signal to Noise | Ratio | 104 dB |
Dynamic Range | 98 dB | |
Channel Separation | 90 dB (1 KHz) | |
Output Level | 1.9 Volts R.M.S. | |
Power Supply | AC 120/230V, 50/60 Hz | |
Dimensions | Player Unit 19' (W) x 3 1/2" (H) x 10" (D) | |
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| Control Unit 19' (W) x 3 1/2" (H) x 3 5/8" (D) |
Weight | Player Unit 11.7 lbs (5.3 kg) | |
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| Control Unit 3.8 lbs (1.7 kg) |
TROUBLE SHOOTING
•If the disk will not play, check to see if the disc was loaded correctly (label side up). Also check the disc for excessive dirt, scratches, etc.
•If the disc turns but there is no sound, check the cable connections. If they are okay, check your amplifier or receiver.
•If the CD skips, check the CD for dirt or scratches. Do not assume that the CD player is defective. Many CDs are recorded out of spec
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No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, electrical, mechanical, optical, chemical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the express written permission of Gemini Sound Products Corp..
It is recommended that all maintenance and service on the product should be carried out by Gemini Sound Products Corp. or it’s authorized agents. Gemini Sound
Products Corp. cannot accept any liability whatsoever for any loss or damage caused by service, maintenance or repair by unauthorized personnel.
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