Gemini CDX-02G manual Introduction, Features, Safety Certifications, Important Note, Connections

INTRODUCTION:

Congratulations on purchasing the Gemini CDX-02G Professional Dual CD Player. This state of the art professional CD player is backed by a three year warranty, excluding lasers. One year warranty on CD lasers. Prior to use, we suggest that you carefully read all the instructions.

FEATURES:

-Audio CD, CDG, & CD-R compatible

-RCA video outputs for dual CD + G Karaoke lyrics display

-Large blue backlit LCD display

-Three-way time selection

-Single/auto-continuous play modes

-Beat per minute counter tap button

-Precise rubber jog wheels with finger grips

-Pitch bend with jog wheel or buttons

-Stutter play for accurate cue point selection

-Instant-start & cue with preview

-Fast track & song searching

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 & no objects filled with liquids such as vases should be placed on the appara- tus. Place the unit in a clean & 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:

Since the CDX-02Gis a dual CD player, most of the functions & controls are duplicated on both sides of the CD player. To eliminate confusion & to make the drawings easier to understand, we will only number the left side functions & controls.

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

LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION:

Model CDX-02Gis a dual voltage unit. It will operate at 115 V or 230 V. To set the proper voltage, follow these steps:

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

2.Slide the switch to 115 V or 230 V.

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.Using the included cable, plug one end into the rear of the CONTROL

UNIT (3) & the other end into the MAIN UNIT (3).

3.Plug one end of a set of the included RCA cable connectors into each of the LINE OUTPUT (4) jacks.

4.Plug the other end of the RCA connectors into any available line level input jacks on your mixer. If you are connecting the CDX-02Gthrough 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.

5.For CDG support, using RCA cables, plug one RCA connector into the CDG OUTPUT (23) & plug the other connector into an RCA audio input. Plug the other end of the RCA cable into the Audio & Video input of your graphics player monitor.

6.The DIGITAL OUT (24) jack is for connecting this unit to any type of computer, DAT, MD, HARD DISC RECORDER, or any other type of device that accepts digital signals.

FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS:

1.PAL/NTSC SWITCH: Located on the rear panel of the unit is the PAL/NTSC SWITCH (25). Make sure this switch is in the appropriate posi- tion, depending on the video system standard used in your area. Most discs also state whether they are PAL or NTSC.

2.POWER: After making sure that the VOLTAGE SELECTOR (1) switch, found on the rear panel, is properly set, plug the unit in & press the POWER (5) button. The unit will turn on. Pushing the POWER (5) button a second time will turn the unit off.

3.DISC TRAY: The DISC TRAY (7) is where the CD is held during load- ing, unloading & playback. Pressing the OPEN/CLOSE (6) button, will open or close the tray. The DISC TRAY (7) holds both 12 cm & 8 cm CDs. Please note, if the CDX-02Gis in play mode, the tray will not open.

NOTE: Do not force the disc tray (7) to close, excessive force will damage the CD mecha- nism, use the open/close (6) buttons only.

4.OPEN/CLOSE: Press OPEN/CLOSE (6) to load or remove a CD from the DISC TRAY (7).

5.L.C.D.: The LCD (20) (Liquid Crystal Display) shows the track number, pitch value, single-auto cue, continue (for continuous play), & 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, & time remain- ing on the track. Time is measured in minutes, seconds & frames.

6.PLAYBACK DISPLAY BAR: The PLAYBACK DISPLAY BAR (21) dis- plays the elapsed & remaining time for each track. The display flashes slowly when the track has 30 seconds remaining & pulses rapidly when playing time is down to 15 seconds.

7.PLAY/PAUSE: Each press of the PLAY/PAUSE (9) button causes the operation to change from play to pause or from pause back to play.

8.CUE: With the unit in the Play mode (PLAY/PAUSE LED is green) & after the cue point has been programmed, pressing CUE (8) will immedi- ately pause the track at the programmed CUE point (the CUE LED glows blue). In Pause mode (PLAY/PAUSE LED blinks), holding down CUE (8) changes the function to preview & starts the CD from the programmed cue point. Releasing the CUE (8) button will return the CD laser to the preset cue point in pause mode.

9.BPM: Tapping the BPM (11) button allows you to count the beats per minute on a track. Holding the BPM (11) switches display modes from BPM to PITCH, which is indicated on the right side of the LCD (20).

10.TRACK SKIP: The TRACK SKIP (19) buttons let you select the track to play.

11.+10: The +10 (18) button lets you quickly scan through track numbers in increments of ten.

12.SEARCH JOG WHEEL: Use the SEARCH JOG WHEEL (22) to select the scanning direction & speed of your CD. Turning the wheel in a clockwise direction scans forward while a counter-clockwise turn scans the track in reverse. Scan speed increases as the wheel is turned.

13.SEARCH DIAL: The SEARCH DIAL (22) has two functions. Use the SEARCH DIAL (22) to make fine adjustments in pause mode. Use the SEARCH DIAL (22) to bend the pitch for precise synchronization in play mode.

14.SEARCH: The SEARCH (10) buttons are used to move forward or reverse while in play or pause mode, SEARCH (10) can also be used to find a CUE point. Hold down either button for ultra fast searching.

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