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INTRODUCTION:
Congratulations on purchasing a Gemini CDX-04 professional 2U dual
deck CD player. Your state-of-the-art CD player includes the latest
features for club mixing. Your Gemini CDX-04 CD Player comes
equipped with Seamless Loop and Anti-Shock RAM buffer memory
skip protection for unique mixing capabilities even in the midst of a
boisterous dance floor. This CD player is backed by a three year
warranty that excludes lasers, which are covered by a separate one
year warranty. Prior to use, we suggest that you carefully review this
manual.
FEATURES:
• Two seamless loops per side with re-loop
• Anti-Shock™ RAM buffer memory skip protection
• Large blue backlit LCD display
• Three-way time selection
• Single/auto-continuous play modes
• Precise rubber jog wheels with finger grips
• Robotic start for automatic relay play between 2 CDs
• Instant-start & cue with preview
• Three variable pitch settings ± 4, 8 & 16% with pitch OFF
• Pitch bend with jog wheel or buttons
• Stutter play for accurate cue point selection
• BOP button for instant cue replay
• Fast track & song searching
• CD-R compatible
• Coaxial RCA digital output
SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS:
Laser Diode Properties
Material: Ga – Al - As
Wavelength: 755 – 815 nm (25 C)
Laser Output: Continuous Wave, max 5mV
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.
3. Place the unit in a clean and dry location.
4. Do not place the unit in an unstable location.
5. When disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet, always grasp
it by the plug. Never pull the power cord.
6. To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover or the bottom
screws.
7. There are NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Please refer to
a qualified technician.
8. Do not use chemical solvents to clean the unit.
9. Keep the laser pickup clean by keeping the tray closed.
10. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION:
The Gemini CDX-04 CD player is a dual voltage unit operating at 115
or 230 volts. Be sure to set the proper voltage:
1. Place the flat head of your screwdriver in the center of the VOLTAGE
SELECTOR(1) switch 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) electrical input.
2. Using the included cable, plug one end into the REMOTECONTROL(3)
connector and the other end into the MAIN UNIT(3) connector.
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 CDX-04 through 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 DIGITAL (5) OUTPUTS on the rear
panel of the main unit to record a DIGITAL signal.
NOTE: SINCE THE CDX-04 IS A DUAL CD PLAYER, MOST OF THE FUNCTIONS AND
CONTROLS ARE DUPLICATED ON BOTH SIDE 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.
FUNCTIONS:
POWER: After adjusting the VOLTAGE SELECTOR(1) to the proper
setting, plug
in power cord into the AC IN (2) to the unit in making
the proper audio connections, press the POWER(6) button. The unit
will turn on and the LCD DISPLAY(10) will light up. Pushing
POWER(6) a second time turns the unit off.
DISC TRAY: The DISC TRAY(7) is where the CD is held during loading,
unloading, and playback. The DISC TRAY(7) holds both 12 cm
and 8 cm CDs and automatically closes after remaining open for
three minutes.
NOTE: DO NOT FORCE THE DISC TRAY TO CLOSE, EXCESSIVE FORCE WILL DAMAGE THE
CD-MECHANISM, USE THE EJECT (8) OR STOP/EJECT (9) BUTTONS ONLY.
OPEN/CLOSE : Pressing OPEN/CLOSE(8) opens or closes the DISC
TRAYS(7) for loading and unloading CDs while the CDX-04 is not
playing.
STOP
STOP/EJECT : The STOP/EJECT(9) button has a multi function.Press
STOP/EJECT(9) in PLAY/PAUSE(12) mode to end CD play. Press it
again to open the tray. After loading another CD you may press the
STOP/EJECT(9) button to close the tray.
NOTE: DISC TRAY WILL NOT OPEN WHILE THE CDX-04 IS IN
PLAY MODE.
DISPLAY: The LCD DISPLAY(10) shows total tracks, track number, pitch
value, single-auto cue, continue (continuous play), three different time
displays, track time elapsed, track time remaining and total time
remaining on disc. Time is measured in minutes, seconds, and frames.
PLAYBACK DISPLAY BAR: The PLAYBACK DISPLAY BAR(11) displays
the play time elapsed and remaining for each track. The display
flashes slowly when the track has 30 seconds remaining and pulses
rapidly when play time is down to 15 seconds.
PLAY/PAUSE : Each press of PLAY/PAUSE(12) causes the operation
to change from PLAY to PAUSE or PAUSE to PLAY. When in PAUSE
mode the PLAY/PAUSE LED(12) will flash. To enable the stutter mode
enter PAUSE mode and use the JOG SEARCH WHEEL(17) to select
a CUE(13) position. Push the PLAY/PAUSE(12) button again to initiate
a CUE(13) point, the BLUE CUE LED(13) will turn on when a CUE(13)
is selected
CUE: With the unit in the PLAY mode and after a CUE POINT(13) has
been programmed, pressing CUE (13) will cause the CD player to
enter the PAUSE mode at the CUE POINT(13). Holding down the
CUE (13) button activates PREVIEW mode and starts playback from
the CUE POINT(13). Releasing the CUE(13) button will return the
CUE(13) to the preset CUE POINT. The CUE(13) will stay in memory
until a new CUE POINT is selected or the CD is ejected from the unit.
The BLUE LED(13) will flash while selecting a new CUE POINT after
the first one has been made.
BOP: Once your selected track has a CUE point, press BOP(14) in order
to begin the track in PLAY mode. Press the BOP(14) again and the
track will instantly begin again at the selected CUE point.
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