Gemini CFX-50 manual Introduction, Features, Safety Certifications, Important Note, Connections

INTRODUCTION:

Congratulations on purchasing a Gemini CFX-50Dual 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:

• 5 Hot Cue Points & BOP Feature	• Seamless Looping & Instant Reverse
• Real Time Scratching	• Anti-Shock Using RAM Buffer Memory
• Auto BPM Within LCD Display	•	Large Soft Touch Rubber Jog Wheel
• Fully Adjustable Brake & Start	•	LED Target Light for Draw Mechanism

•Variable Pitch Control (4%, 12%, 24%, & 100%)

•5 DSP Effects With Time & Ratio Parameter Control

•New “State of the Art” Master Tempo With, Fully Functional Pitch

•Large LCD Screen with Blue LED Backlight & Dimmer Control

•Direct Access Keypad with Full Programmable Feature

SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS

Laser Diode Properties

Material: Ga - Al - As

Wavelength: 755 - 815 nm (25° C)

Laser Output: Continuous Wave, max. 0.5mW

CAUTIONS:

Do not use this CD Player at temperatures below 41°F/5°C or higher than 95°F/35°C. 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. Do not place the unit in an unstable location. When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet, always grasp it by the plug. Never pull the power cord. To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover or the bottom screws. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Please refer servicing to a qualified technician. Do not use chemical solvents to clean the unit. Keep the laser pickup clean by keeping the drawer closed. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Since the CFX-50is a dual CD player, most of the functions and controls are duplicated on both sides of the CD player. To eliminate confusion and to make the drawings easier to understand, we will only number the

left side functions and controls.

LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION:

Model CFX-50is 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) for POWER.

2.Using the included cables, plug one end into the REMOTE CONTROL (3) connector on side 2 and the other end into the MAIN UNIT (3) connector also on side 2. Do the same for side 1.

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

4.Plug the other end of the RCA connectors into any available line level input jacks on your mixer. If you are connecting the CFX-50through 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.Connect any type of device that will accept a DIGITAL signal, such as DAT, MD, HARD DRIVE, ETC to the COAXIAL (5) INPUTS on the rear panel of the transport to record a DIGITAL signal.

FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS:

ANTI-SHOCK BUFFER MEMORY: With 12 SECONDS OF ANTI- SHOCK BUFFER MEMORY, each side of the CD player stores 6 seconds of future play to ensure that any harsh movement or bumping of the unit will not interrupt play and play will continue smoothly.

NOTE: REFER TO CONNECTION SECTION FOR REMOTE CONTROL (3) & LINE OUTPUT JACKS (4).

POWER: After making sure that the VOLTAGE SELECTOR (1) switch, found on the rear panel, is properly set, plug the unit in and press the POWER (6) button. The unit will turn on. Pushing the POWER button

(6)a second time will turn the unit off.

DISC TRAY: The DISC TRAY (7) is where the CD is held during loading, unloading and playback. Pressing the disc trays STOP (8) button, will open or close the tray. The DISC TRAY (7) holds both 12 cm and 8 cm CDs. Please note, if the CFX-50is in play mode, the tray will not open.

NOTE: DO NOT FORCE THE DISC TRAY (7), EXCESSIVE FORCE MAY DAMAGE THE CD MECHANISM.

STOP: Press the STOP (8) button to STOP a CD in PLAY mode and to also load or remove a CD from the DISC TRAY (7).

NOTE: THE STOP (8) BUTTON ONLY FUNCTIONS AS STOP AND EJECT ON THE REMOTE CONTROL.

DIMMER: Turn the DIMMER (9) to the right to increase brightness of the DISPLAY (10), and push it in to lock the setting.

DISPLAY: The DISPLAY (10) shows the track number, pitch value, single- auto cue, continue (for continuous play), and 3 different time displays. These time displays are time elapsed on the track, time remaining on the 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.

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 15 seconds remaining and pulses rapidly when playing time is down to 5 seconds.

PLAY/PAUSE : Each press of the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (12) causes the operation to change from play to pause or from pause back to play.

CUE/PREVIEW: With the unit in the PLAY mode and after the CUE POINT has been programmed, pressing CUE/PREVIEW (13) will cause the CD player to enter the PAUSE mode at the programmed CUE POINT. Holding down the CUE/PREVIEW (13) button changes the function to PREVIEW and starts the CD from the programmed CUE POINT. Releasing the CUE/ PREVIEW (13) button will return the CD laser to the preset CUE POINT.

TRACK : The TRACK (14) buttons let you select the track to play.

SEARCH : The SEARCH (15) buttons are used to move forward or reverse while in play or pause mode. See the CUE INSTRUCTIONS section for more information.

TIME: The TIME BUTTON (16) switches the time display between the three available choices listed under DISPLAY (10).

SINGLE: Pressing the SINGLE (17) activates the AUTO CUE FUNCTION. The AUTO CUE FUNCTION causes the unit to pause at the beginning of music of the following track and allows you to start play immediately from the start of music without any blank space (which exists at the beginning of every track). Pressing the SINGLE (17) button a second time activates the CONTINUOUS function causing the unit to play continuously (after the last track, the unit will return to the first track of the disc and continue to play). Pressing the SINGLE (17) button a third time deactivates the CONTINUOUS function.

FLY CUE: The FLY CUE (18) function lets you set cues “on the fly” with the press of a button. Press FLY CUE (18) when the disc reaches the musical location you wish to make your cue or start point. The CUE POINT is now programmed. Press CUE/PREVIEW (13) to return to the CUE POINT. Press PLAY/PAUSE (12) and the unit start from the pre-programmed spot.

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