Gemini CDX-01 manual Introduction, Features, Safety Certifications, Cautions, Important Note

INTRODUCTION:

Congratulations on purchasing the Gemini CDX-01 Professional CD Player. This state of the art profession- al CD player is backed by a three year warranty, exclud- ing lasers. One year warranty on CD lasers. Prior to use, we suggest that you carefully read all the instructions.

FEATURES:

-CD-R compatible

-Beat per minute counter tap button

-+10 song searching

-Instant-start & cue with preview

-Single auto-cue/continuous play modes

-Pitch bend via jog wheel or buttons

-Three mode time selection

-Frame accurate search

-Large blue backlit LCD display

-Coaxial RCA digital output

-Rubber jog wheels with finger grips

-Pitch control with a range of 16%

-1/8" line input on front

SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS:

LASER DIODE PROPERTIES MATERIAL: GA - AL - AS WAVELENGTH: 755 - 815 NM (25° C)

LASER OUTPUT: CONTINUOUS WAVE, MAX. 0.5MW

CAUTIONS:

1.Do not use this CD Player at temperatures below 41°F/5°C or higher than 95°F/35°C.

2.The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases should be placed on the apparatus. Place the unit in a clean and dry location.

3.Do not place the unit in an unstable location.

4.When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet, always grasp it by the plug. Never pull the power cord.

5.To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover or the bottom screws.

6.THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Please refer servicing to a qualified technician.

7.Do not use chemical solvents to clean the unit.

8.Keep the laser pickup clean by keeping the drawer closed.

9.Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

When using CD-R formatted music, be advised not to record at more than 8x speed.

LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION:

Model CDX-01is a dual voltage unit. It will operate at 115 or 230 volts. To set the proper voltage, follow these steps:

1.Place the head of a screwdriver in the center of the VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH (1) found on the rear panel.

2.Slide the switch to 115 or 230 volts.

3.Do not force or twist the switch. Excessive force may cause damage. If the switch does not move smoothly, contact a qualified technician.

CONNECTIONS:

1. Connect the power plug into the AC IN (2).

2.Plug one end of a set of the included RCA cable connec- tors into each of the LINE OUTPUT JACKS (3).

3.Plug the other end of the RCA connectors into any avail- able line level input jacks on your mixer. If you are con- necting the CDX-01through a 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 level (not phono) inputs.

4.You may also connect a line level audio output from anoth- er source into the 1/8” LN IN (7) located on the front panel of the CDX-01.

5.Located on the rear panel is a RCA DIGITAL OUTPUT

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FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS:

1.POWER: After making sure that the VOLTAGE SELEC- TOR (1) switch, found on the rear panel, is properly set, plug the unit in and press the POWER (5) button. The unit will turn ON. Pushing the POWER button (5) a second time will turn the unit OFF.

2.DISC TRAY: The DISC TRAY (6) is where the CD is held during loading, unloading and playback. Pressing the OPEN/CLOSE (9) button, will open or close the tray. The DISC TRAY (6) holds both 12 cm and 8 cm CDs. Please note, if the CDX-01is in play mode, the tray will not open.

NOTE: DO NOT FORCE THE DISC TRAY TO CLOSE, EXCESSIVE FORCE WILL DAMAGE THE CD MECHANISM, USE THE OPEN/CLOSE (9) BUTTONS ONLY.

3.OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON: Press OPEN/CLOSE (9) to load or remove a CD from the DISC TRAY.

4.L.C.D.: The LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (10) shows the track number, pitch value, single-auto cue, continue (for continuous play), and 4 different time displays. These time displays are time elapsed on the track, time remaining on the disc, the last 30 second outro of the track, and time remaining on the track. Time is meas- ured in minutes, seconds and frames.

5.PLAYBACK DISPLAY BAR: The PLAYBACK DISPLAY BAR (11) displays the elapsed and remaining time for each track. The display flashes slowly when the track has 30 seconds remaining and pulses rapidly when playing time is down to 15 seconds.

6.PLAY/PAUSE: Each press of the PLAY/PAUSE BUT- TON (21) causes the operation to change from play to pause or from pause back to play.

7.CUE: With the unit in the PLAY mode (PLAY/PAUSE LED is green) and after the cue point has been pro- grammed, pressing CUE (22) will immediately pause the track at the programmed CUE point (the CUE LED glows blue). In PAUSE mode (PLAY/PAUSE LED blinks), hold- ing down CUE (22) changes the function to preview and starts the CD from the programmed cue point. Releasing the CUE (22) button will return the CD laser to the preset cue point in PAUSE mode.

8.BPM: Tapping the BPM (19) button allows you to count the beats per minute on a track. Holding the BPM (19) switches display modes from BPM to PITCH, which is indicated on the right side of the LCD (10).

9. TRACK SKIP/+10: The TRACK SKIP (12) buttons lets you select the track to play. Push the +10 (12) button and you will advance through the CD track listing in mul- tiples of ten.

10.SEARCH JOG WHEEL: Use the SEARCH JOG WHEEL (8) to select the scanning direction and speed of

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