Gemini CDX-02 Manual Del Operador página 4

INTRODUCTION:
Congratulations on purchasing the Gemini CDX-02 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:
· 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
· CD-R compatible
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 appara-
tus. 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:
Since the CDX-02 is 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.
When using CD-R formatted music, be advised not to record at more than
8x speed.
LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION:
Model CDX-02 is 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 SELEC-
TOR 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. Using the included cable, plug one end into the rear of the CONTROL
UNIT (3) and 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 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-02 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.
FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS:
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 (5) button. The unit will turn on. Pushing the POWER button
(5) 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 OPEN/CLOSE (6 & 8) button, will
open or close the tray. The DISC TRAY (7) holds both 12 cm and 8 cm
CDs. Please note, if the CDX-02 is in play mode, the tray will not open.
Note: Do not force the DISC tray to close, excessive force will damage the CD mecha
nism, use the open/close (8) buttons only.
OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON: Press OPEN/CLOSE (6 & 8) to load or
remove a CD from the DISC TRAY.
L.C.D.: The LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (12) 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 measured in minutes, seconds and frames.
PLAYBACK DISPLAY BAR: The PLAYBACK DISPLAY BAR (13) dis-
plays 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.
PLAY/PAUSE:
causes the operation to change from play to pause or from pause back to
play.
CUE: With the unit in the PLAY mode (PLAY/PAUSE LED is green) and
after the cue point has been programmed, pressing CUE (11) 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 (11)
changes the function to preview and starts the CD from the programmed
cue point. Releasing the CUE (11) button will return the CD laser to the
preset cue point in PAUSE mode.
BPM: Tapping the BPM (23) button allows you to count the beats per
minute on a track. Holding the BPM (23) switches display modes from
BPM to PITCH, which is indicated on the right side of the LCD (12).
TRACK SKIP: The TRACK SKIP (14) buttons let you select the
track to play.
+10: The +10 (15) button lets you quickly scan through track numbers in
increments of ten.
SEARCH JOG WHEEL: Use the SEARCH JOG WHEEL (9) to select the
scanning direction and 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.
SEARCH DIAL: The SEARCH DIAL (9) has two functions. Use the
SEARCH DIAL (9) to make fine adjustments in pause mode. Use the
SEARCH DIAL (9) to bend the pitch for precise synchronization in play
mode.
SEARCH: The SEARCH (16) buttons are used to move forward
or reverse while in play or pause mode, SEARCH (16) can also be used
to find a CUE POINT. Hold down either button for ultra fast searching.
STOP : The STOP (18) button ends CD play.
SINGLE: Pressing the SINGLE (19) 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 (19) 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 (19) button a third time deactivates the CON-
TINUOUS function.
(4)
Each press of the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (10)