Gemini MPX-3 Operating Instructions, Robo Start Instructions, Troubleshooting, Specifications

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:

1.Make sure that the VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH (1), found on the rear panel, is set for the proper voltage. Plug the unit in and press the POWER (6) switch. The unit is ON. Pushing POWER (6) a second time turns the unit OFF.

2.Press OPEN/CLOSE (8) and place a CD in the DISC TRAY (7). Press OPEN/ CLOSE (8) again. The tray will close.

3.Push TRACK SEARCH (14) to select the track you wish to play.

4.Press PLAY/PAUSE (11) and the unit will instantly play.

ORDER OF READING FOR MP3 FILES:

All MP3 files must have the extension *.mp3. If there are no files with *.mp3 extensions or MPX-3cannot read the file system correctly the CD player will indicate NO DISK and the MP3 segment in the right corner of LCD display will blink. If a file has no *.mp3 extension, it will be skipped, during the file system reading. (See w.wna and r.jpg files in the diagram). UDF format is not supported. For MP3 files with adaptive bit-rates, the ELAPSED and REMAIN time indication may be inaccurate. The MPX-3will only play the first session of tracks on a CD that has been recorded in a MULTISESSION or MIXED mode.

FILE/FOLDER SAMPLE DIAGRAM:

(5) b.mp3

(4) c.mp3

(6) d.mp3

	(3) e.mp3
	r.jpg
(2) f.mp3	(8) h.mp3
w.wna	(7) g.mp3
(1) a.mp3

Order of reading for MP3 files: a.mp3, f.mp3, e.mp3, c.mp3, b.mp3, d.mp3, g.mp3, h.mp3.

FLY CUE & CUE INSTRUCTIONS:

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 (12) to return to the CUE POINT. Press PLAY/PAUSE (11) and the unit will instantly start from this pre-programmed spot.

AND/OR:

1.To pre-program a CUE POINT (the spot on a CD at which you want play to start) select the proper track and push PLAY/PAUSE (11) so the unit enters the PLAY mode. When the CD reaches the approximate musical spot you wish to make your CUE, push PLAY/PAUSE (11) so the unit enters the PAUSE mode (PLAY/PAUSE LED blinks). Move the JOG WHEEL (22) or SEARCH (13) buttons, forward or

in reverse until the precise spot at which you want CD play to begin is located. For MP3 disks use the INNER WHEEL to find the precise spot. (You will not hear the music when moving OUTER WHEEL). Push PLAY/PAUSE (11). The CUE POINT is now programmed. Press CUE/PREVIEW (12) to return to this preprogrammed CUE POINT at any time. Push PLAY/PAUSE (11) and the unit will instantly play from the pre-selected spot.

NOTE: IN MP3 MODE THE SEARCH (13) BUTTONS FUNCTION AS FILE/FOLDER MODE, USE THE JOG WHEEL FOR PRECISE CUEING.

2.To fine-tune your pre-programmed CUE POINT, push PLAY/PAUSE (11) so the unit enters the PLAY mode. Push the CUE/PREVIEW (12) button and the CD will return to the CUE POINT you programmed in step #1 and begin play from that point. If you decide this CUE or STARTING POINT is okay, leave the unit alone until you are ready to play.

3.If, however, the selected spot is not exactly where you want it, push the CUE/ PREVIEW (12) button while the CD is playing and the disc will return to the pre- programmed CUE POINT. Locate the exact spot on the CD at which you want play to start by turning the JOG WHEEL (22) or using the SEARCH (13) buttons. Push PLAY/PAUSE (11) to preprogram this new CUE POINT. Press the CUE/ PREVIEW (12) button to pause play at the new CUE POINT. Push PLAY/PAUSE

(11)at any time and the unit will play from the pre-selected spot.

ROBO START INSTRUCTIONS:

IN SINGLE-AUTO CUE MODE:

Use ROBO START (29) in SINGLE AUTO CUE mode to alternate play between the MPX-3s two sides (one track from one side, then one from the other). In SINGLE AUTO CUE mode play starts immediately with no blank or “dead” space. ROBO START (29) causes one side of the CD player to play when the other side is paused.

1.Engage SINGLE AUTO CUE mode with the SINGLE AUTO CUE/CONTINUOUS (17) button.

2.Press the ROBO START (29) button to activate ROBO START (29). Play will alternate between the two CD players. At the end of a track, the playing side pauses and the other CD deck plays a track. At the end of this track, the playing side pauses and the first CD deck resumes play.

IN CONTINUOUS MODE OR DURING NORMAL PLAY:

If you use the ROBO START (29) function without SINGLE AUTO CUE MODE (in CONTINUOUS MODE or during normal play), CD deck play does not alternate automatically. The PLAY/PAUSE (11) button must be pressed on the playing deck for the second deck to play.

1.During normal play, set a cue point on the second CD deck.

2.Press the ROBO START (29) button to activate ROBO START.

3.Press PLAY/PAUSE (11) button on the playing side to start play from the cue point on the other CD deck.

NOTE: PAUSING PLAY IN THE MIDDLE OF A TRACK CAUSES THE OTHER CD DECK TO PLAY.

WHEN THE NEW TRACK ENDS, PLAY RESUMES ON THE FIRST CD PLAYER FROM THE POINT AT WHICH, IT WAS PAUSED.

TROUBLESHOOTING:

•If a disk will not play, check to see that it was loaded correctly (label side up) and that the CD unit is on a flat, level, stable surface. Check disc for dirt, scratches, spills, etc.

•If the disc spins but there is no sound, check the cable connections. If they are okay, check your amplifier or receiver.

•If the CD skips, check it for dirt, oil or scratches. Do not assume that the CD player or laser is defective. Many CDs are recorded “out of spec” and skip on most or all CD players. Before sending the unit to an authorized Gemini service technician, insert a disc that plays properly in another unit.

NOTE: DEPENDING ON THE CONDITIONS OF THE RECORDING EQUIPMENT OR THE CD-R/RW DISC ITSELF, SOME CD-R/RW DISCS CANNOT BE PLAYED.

In the U.S.A., if you have any problems with this unit, call 1-732-738-9003 for

customer service. Do not return equipment to your dealer!

SPECIFICATIONS:

GENERAL:
Type	Dual Mechanism Compact Disc / MP3 Player with Wired Remote
Disc Type	Standard Compact Discs, MP3 CD Text, CD-R, CD-RW (12 cm & 8 cm)
Time Display	Track Elapsed, Track Remain, or Total remain
Instant Start	Within 0.015 seconds
Track Selection	1 to 999 Tracks
Installation	(3U Remote Control / 2U Main Unit) 19"/482mm each
Dimensions:
Remote Control:	W 19” x H 5.1” x D 2.4” (482mm x 131mm x 61mm)
Main Unit:	W 19” x H 3.5” x D 10” (482mm x 88mm x 254mm)
Weight Per Unit:
Remote Control:	3.5 lbs (1.5 kg)
Main Unit:	9.5 lbs. (4.3 kg)
AUDIO SECTION:
Bit Rate	32-320 kbps
Quantization	16 Bit Linear/Channel, 3 Beam Laser
Oversampling Rate	8 Times
Sampling Frequency	44.1 kHz
Frequency Response	20 Hz to 20 kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion	Less Than 0.05%
Signal to Noise Ratio	100 dB
Dynamic Range	96 dB
Channel Separation	90 dB (1 KHz)
Output Level	1.9 Volts R.M.S.
Power Supply	AC 115/230V, 60/50 Hz

NOTE: SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

WITHOUT NOTICE FOR PURPOSE OF IMPROVEMENT.

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