POWER: Press the POWER (1) button to turn on the CD player.
NOTE: MAKE SURE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH (36) IS SET BEFORE USE.
2
DISC IN/OUT SLOT: This CD player is a front-loading player; 12 cm or 8 cm sized CD’s can be used in the DISC IN/OUT SLOT (2).
NOTE: DO NOT FORCE A DISC INTO THE SLOT WHEN THE POWER TO THE UNIT IS OFF.
3
DISC IN/OUT LED: The DISC IN/OUT LED (3) blinks for disc insertion and remains solid while a disc is in the player.
4
DISPLAY: The DISPLAY (4) shows the various functions for the CD player. See
5
PLA YBACK DISPLAY BAR: The PLAYBACK DISPLAY BAR (5) shows the TIME ELAPSED and TIME REMAINING
6
PLAY/PAUSE: Press PLAY/PAUSE (6) button to activate PLAY or PAUSE mode. See
7
TRACK SKIP: Pressing TRACK SKIP (7) buttons select which track to play.
8
SEARCH DIAL: Use the SEARCH DIAL (8) to scan forward and reverse directions on a TRACK
9
DIRECT ACCESS: Use the DIRECT ACCESS (9) keys to select exactly which track to play or to set a precise CUE POINT.
10
JOG WHEEL: The JOG WHEEL (10) has various functions: SCRATCH mode, PITCH BEND, CUEING, and EFFECTS.
11
STOP/EJECT: Press STOP/EJECT (11) once to stop, twice to eject, and hold down to eject the CD.
12
TIME: Tap the TIME (12) button to switch the time preference in three modes: TOTAL TIME REMAINING, TIME REMAINING, TIME ELAPSED.
FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
(8 cm discs may have a loading problem.)
for details.
.
CUE
or
ROBO STARTINSTRUCTIONS
.
for details.
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
(13-15) SEAMLESS LOOP BUTTONS:
FLY CUE1: FLY CUE1 (13) sets a CUE POINT on the fly .
CUE 1-B/EXIT: After a CUE POINT is set press the CUE 1-B/EXIT (14) button in PLAY mode, for a SEAMLESS LOOP, press again to exit.
RETURN: To play from a saved CUE POINT or a SEAMLESS LOOP, press RETURN (15) to play the LOOP or the CUE again.
CUE 1/PREVIEW: Tap CUE 1/PREVIEW (16) to come back to a set CUE or press and hold to PREVIEW from a CUE, refer to
HOT START CUE1: Press HOT START CUE1 (17) to instantly return to and play from a CUE POINT.
AUTO CUE SINGLE/CONTINUOUS: Tap AUTO CUE SINGLE/CONTINUOUS (18) for: AUTO CUE SINGLE, CONTINUOUS, and NORMAL modes.
SET CUE: Use SET CUE (19) as a trigger for HOT STARTS 2-4 (20) or CUE 1/PREVIEW (16)
HOT STARTS (CUE2, CUE3, CUE4): HOT STARTS CUE 2-4 (20) allows you to set up to 3 different CUE POINTS using SET CUE (19).
ROBO START: Using ROBO START (21) lets you alternate play between 2 Gemini CD-1800X CD Players.
MASTER TEMPO: MASTER TEMPO (22) locks in the music’s PITCH even with no change in vocal or instrument tone.
PITCH: The PITCH (23) button activates the PITCH CONTROL SLIDE (25) indicated by the red LED light above the button.
VPS (VARIABLE PITCH SELECTOR) 4%, 8% and 16%: VPS (24) use to change the pitch settings from 4%, 8%, and 16%.
PITCH CONTROL SLIDE: The PITCH or BPM of a track will change (+ or -) 4%, 8%, and 16% when the PITCH CONTROL SLIDE (25) is moved.
BPM/PITCH (PITCH BEND - or +): Pressing BPM/PITCH (26) buttons together switches from BPM or PITCH BEND mode
PITCH mode, the buttons for BPM/PITCH (26) will raise or lower the pitch percentage or BPM - or + 4%.
ZOOM: Pressing the ZOOM (27) effect button changes the delay time, producing a flanger effect, by rotating the jog wheel.
FILTER: Pressing the FILTER (28) effect button changes the cutoff frequency of the playback sound when the jog wheel is rotated.
. S
ee
OTHER CUE OPTIONS
CUE INSTRUCTIONS.
for details.
.
When in BPM or
29
REVERSE: Tap the REVERSE (29) button to play your musical selection backwards.
30
THE BRAKE: Pressing PLAY or PAUSE with BRAKE (30) on, makes the CD sound just like a RECORD stopping.
31
HOLD: Press HOLD (31) after you press ZOOM (27) or FILTER (28) to keep the parameters held for the effect chosen.
SCRATCH: Press the SCRATCH (32) button to make the cd “SCRATCH” like a RECORD.
32
33
DIGITAL OUTPUT JACK (BNC): Use the BNC (33) to connect to any type of device that accepts digital signals.
34
LINE OUTPUT JACKS: LINE OUTPUT JACKS (34) provide stereo sound via RCA cables to your mixer or receiver.
NOTE: MAKE SURE CABLES ARE PLUGGED IN TIGHT FOR OPTIMAL SOUND.
35
ROBO START JACK: ROBO START JACK (35) is used to connect two CD player’s to use the ROBO START (21) feature.
NOTE: MAKE SURE ROBO START CABLE IS PLUGGED IN TIGHT FOR ROBO START (21).
36
VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH: To set the proper voltage, adjust the VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH (36) to 115 or 230 volts.
37
POWER JACK (AC IN): Connect the power plug into the POWER JACK (37) for power.
(2)
CONTROLS & FEA TURES:
ONOFF
1
POWER
33
DIGITAL
OUT
LINE OUT
L
ROBO
START
R
115V
60Hz
230V
50Hz
37
20
34
35
4
5
36
21
19
11
9
22
131415
24
8
18
12
31
28
32
29
27
7
17
23
26
30
10
16
25
6
3
2
(3)
INTRODUCTION:
Congratulations on purchasing a Gemini CD-1800X 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.
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 this manual in a safe place for future reference.
SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS:
Laser Diode Properties
Material: Ga - Al - As
Wavelength: 755 - 815 nm (25° C)
Laser Output: Continuous Wave, max. 0.5mW
LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION:
Model CD-1800X 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 VOLTAGESELECTORSWITCH (36) found on the rear panel.
2. Slide the switch left for 115 volts or push the switch right for 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. Plug one end of a set of RCA connectors into each of the LINE
OUTPUT JACKS (34).
2. Plug the other end of the RCA connectors into any available line level
input jacks on your mixer. If you are playing the CD-1800X 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 (except phono) inputs.
3. The DIGITAL OUTPUT- BNC (33) jacks are for connecting to any type of DAT ,
MD, HARD DRIVE, or any other type of device that accept digital signals.
FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS:
DSP (DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING)
DSP technology to process the sound.
: CD player uses state of the art
(3 )DISC IN/OUT
(4)DISPLAY
VALUE, SINGLE-AUT O CUE, CONTINUE (for continuous play), and 3
different time displays. These time displays are TIME ELAPSED on the
track, TOTAL TIME REMAINING on the disc and TIME REMAINING on
the track. Time is measured in MINUTES, SECONDS and FRAMES.
(5 )PLAYBACK DISPLAY
time remaining to play or how long track has been playing for.
PLAYBACK DISPLAY (5) flashes slowly when the track has 30
seconds left and quickly when the track has 15 seconds left.
(6)PLAY/PAUSE
the operation to change from PLAY to PAUSE or from PAUSE back to
PLAY. See the CUE INSTRUCTIONS section for more information.
(7 ) TRACK SKIP
track to play.
(8 )SEARCH DIAL
scanning direction and speed. Turning the dial in the clockwise
direction will scan forward and counter clockwise will scan in reverse.
The scanning speed increases, as the dial is turned further.
(9 ) DIRECT ACCESS
what track to play and to set a CUE POINT. See the
INSTRUCTIONS
(10) JOG WHEEL
JOG WHEEL (10) to make fine adjustments in pause mode. Use the JOG
WHEEL (10) to bend the pitch for precise synchronization in play mode,
for scratching, and adjustments to cue and effects parameters.
(11) STOP/EJECT
Press once to stop, twice to eject, or hold to eject the CD.
(12) TIME
the three available choices listed under DISPLAY (4).
(13-15) SEAMLESS LOOP BUTTONS
(13) FLY CUE
with one press of a button. With the unit in the PLAY mode
(PLAY/PAUSE LED glows green), press FLY CUE (13) at the point
where you want the CUE POINT to be (the unit will continue to play).
The CUE POINT is now memorized. Press the CUE(16) button to return
to the memorized CUE POINT. Push the PLA Y/PAUSE (17) button, and
the unit will instantly play from the spot selected.
(14) CUE 1-B/EXIT
CUE 1 B/EXIT BUTTON (14) in play mode, repeats the section between
the CUE POINT and the point where the CUE B/EXIT(14) button was
pressed. Press the CUE B/EXIT (14) button again or pause play to exit
the repeating play.
(15)
RETURN
previously saved LOOP from normal play, press the RETURN (15) button
after saving the LOOP. To return to and instantly play from a previously
saved CUE POINT, press the RETURN (15) button after setting the
CUE POINT (if you do not have a LOOP saved).
(3): LED will flash green, and stay lit when loading a CD.
: The DISPLAY (4) shows the TRACK number, PITCH
: The PLAYBACK DISPLAY (5) displays the
: Each press of the PLAY/PAUSE (6) button causes
: The TRACK SKIP (7) buttons let you select the
: Use the SEARCH DIAL (8) to select the
: Use the DIRECT ACCESS (9) buttons to select
CUE
section for more information.
: The JOG WHEEL (10) has various functions. Use the
: STOP/EJECT (11) ends the playback of the CD.
: The TIME BUTTON (12) switches the time display between
:
: The FLY CUE (13) function lets you set cues on the fly
: After a CUE POINT is memorized, pressing the
: The RETURN (15) buttonhas two functions. To return to a
ANTI-SHOCK BUFFER MEMORY
BUFFER MEMORY 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.
(1)POWER
(36), found on the rear panel, is properly set, plug the unit in and press
the POWER(1). The unit will turn on. Pushing the POWER(1) again will
turn the unit off.
(2 ) DISC IN/OUT SLOT
automatically load the disc into the drive mechanism.
NOTE: DO NOT FORCE A DISC INTO THE SLOT WHEN THE POWER TO THE UNIT IS OFF!
: After making sure that the VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH
: Insert the CD into the slot and the unit will
: With 6 seconds of ANTI-SHOCK
(16) CUE 1/PREVIEW
will glow), and after the CUE POINT has been set, pressing the CUE 1/
PREVIEW (16) button will cause the CD player to enter PAUSE mode(the PLA Y/PAUSE LED will blink) at the memorized CUE POINT (the CUE
LED glows yellow). Holding down the CUE (10) button changes the
CUE 1/PREVIEW (16) function to PREVIEW allowing you to hear the
music play from the CUE POINT. Releasing the CUE 1/PREVIEW (16)
button returns you to the preset CUE POINT.
(17) HOT START CUE1
PREVIEW (16) or FLY CUE (13) button you can return to that CUE
POINT at any time during the musical performance simply by pressing
the HOT START CUE1 (17) button. The music will immediately return to
that point.
: With the unit in PLAY mode (the PLAY/PAUSE LED
: When you set a CUE POINT using the CUE1/
(4)
(18) AUTO CUE SINGLE/CONTINUOUS
SINGLE/CONTINUOUS (18) button 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 AUTO CUE SINGLE/CONTINUOUS(18) button a second time activates the
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 AUTO CUE SINGLE/CONTINUOUS(18) button a third time
deactivates the CONTINUOUS function.
(19) SET CUE
ACCESS (9) buttons to set a CUE POINT. See the CUE INSTRUCTIONS
section for more information.
(20) HOT STARTS CUE 2-4
different CUE POINTS using the HOT STARTS CUE 2-4 (20). To set
each individual CUE POINT, press the SET CUE (19) button and then a
cue button (CUE 2-4). You can keep setting CUE POINTS up to 3. As
your music is playing, if you would like it to jump to one of your set CUEPOINTS, simply press that individual CUE button (Cue 2-4) and the
music will jump to that point.
(21) ROBOSTART
ROBOSTART function. Use ROBOSTART in AUTO CUE-SINGLE mode
to alternate play between the two sides of the CD player (one track from
one side, then one track from the other side). See the
INSTRUCTIONS
: Use the SET CUE (19) button to activate the DIRECT
: The CD-1800X allows you to set up to 3
: Press the ROBOSTART (21) button to activate
section for further instructions.
(22) MASTER TEMPO BUTTON:
control locks in the music’s pitch even when the tempo changes. You
can vary the beat with no change in vocal or instrument tone.
(23) PITCH
CONTROL SLIDE (25).
: Pushing the PITCH (23) button activates the PITCH
(24) VPS (VARIABLE PITCH SELECTOR) 4%, 8% & 16%
VPS (24) button to assign the PITCH percent the PITCH CONTROL
SLIDE will have. Pressing the VPS (24) button once will assign 4%, 8%,
& 16% to the PITCH CONTROL SLIDE (25). The PITCH (23) button
must be ON for the VPS (24) button to have any effect on the PITCH
CONTROL SLIDE (25).
(25) PITCH CONTROL SLIDE
to the position of the PITCH CONTROL SLIDE (25).
: The pitch of the CD will change according
(26) BPM/PITCH (PITCH BEND - or +)
two modes: BPM or PITCH BEND. Pressing both buttons
simultaneously will change the mode to BPM, using the PITCHCONTROL SLIDE (25) will raise or lower the BPM or PITCH, this can
be used when the PITCH (23) button is off by using the PITCH BEND
buttons. When in either mode the button(s) for BPM/PITCH (26) will
raise or lower the PITCH or BPM percentage + or - 4% from the
existing setting. When using the BPM/PITCH (26) button(s) the PITCH(23)LED will flash. The DISPLAY (4) shows levels for the active
function.
(27-32) EFFECTS
The EFFECTSBUTTONS (27-32) allow you to select one of five
different effects: ZOOM (27), FILTER (28), REVERSE (29), BRAKE
(30), and SCRATCH (32).
(27) ZOOM
the jog wheel, mixing a short delay with the playback sound. This
function allows you to produce the sound of a JET ENGINE
(FLANGER EFFECT) using a single CD Player. When held down the
DISPLAY (4) shows the effects parameters for precise tuning.
(28) FILTER
FREQUENCY of the playback sound when the jog wheel is rotated.
This allows the DJ to extract and play back specific parts from the
playback sound. When held down the DISPLAY (4) shows the effects
parameters for precise tuning.
: The ZOOM (27) effect changes the delay time by rotating
: The FILTER (28) effect allows you to change the CUT OFF
:
: Pressing the AUTO CUE
CONTINUOUS
ROBOSTART
The MASTER TEMPO BUTTON (22)
: Use the
: BPM/PITCH (26) button(s) has
(29) REVERSE
BACKWARDS. When the effect is activated the music will play
BACKWARDS until it is released.
(30) BRAKE:
slowing down to a stop.
(31) HOLD
ZOOM (27) or FILTER (28). To release press the HOLD (31) button
again.
(32) SCRATCH
WHEEL (10) to “SCRATCH” the music as it plays. If you move the
wheel back and forth the music will stop and play slowly as the wheel
is moved, similar to scratching a record. When the wheel stops moving
the music will continue.
: The REVERSE (29) effect plays your musical selection
The BRAKE (30) button simulates the effect of a turntable
: Press HOLD (31) to hold an effect after pressing either
: The SCRATCH (32) effect makes it possible for the JOG
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Make sure that the VOLTAGE SELECTOR (36) switch, found on the rear
panel, is set for the proper voltage. Plug the unit in and press the
POWER (1) switch.
2. Place a CD in the DISC IN/OUT SLOT (2).
3. Push the TRACK SKIP (7) buttons to select the track you want to play.
4. Press the PLAY/PAUSE (6) button and the unit will instantly play.
CUE INSTRUCTIONS:
1. To memorize the spot at which you want play to start, the CUE POINT,
select the proper track, and then push the PLAY/PAUSE (6) button so
the unit goes into PLAY mode (the PLAY/PAUSE LED will glow). Listen
to the CD and when the CD gets to the approximate spot, push the
PLAY/PAUSE (6) button so the unit goes into PAUSE mode (the PLAY/
PAUSE LED will blink). Move the JOG WHEEL (10) or use the SEARCH
DIAL (8) to find the precise spot you want play to begin, and push the
PLA Y/P AUSE (6) to memorize the CUE POINT. Press CUE 1/PREVIEW
(16) to return to the memorized CUE POINT in PAUSE mode, and then
push PLAY/PAUSE (6) to play from the CUE POINT. Or you can press
the HOT START CUE1 (17) button to return to and instantly play from the
saved CUE POINT.
To use FLY CUE (13) to set a CUE POINT, follow these instructions:
1. With the unit in the PLAY mode (PLAY/PAUSE LED glows green), pressFLY CUE (13) at the point where you want the cue point to be (the unit
will continue to play). The CUE POINT is now memorized. Press the CUE
1/PREVIEW (16) button to return to the memorized CUE POINT. Push the
PLAY/PAUSE (6) button, and the unit will instantly play from the spot
selected.
AND/OR:
To use the SET CUE (19) button and the DIRECT ACCESS (9) buttons
to set a CUE POINT, follow these instructions:
1. Press the SET CUE (19) button (the set cue LED will light). Use the
DIRECT ACCESS (9) buttons to memorize the spot at which you want
play to start, the CUE POINT, by selecting the proper TRACK, MINUTE,
SECOND and FRAME. Push the CUE 1/PREVIEW (16) button to set the
CUE. You can do this in any mode, including PLAY mode, so that you
may cue a track while playing a track. Press the CUE 1/PREVIEW (16)
button again to return to the memorized CUE POINT in PAUSE mode, and
then push PLAY/PAUSE (6) to play from the CUE POINT. Or you can
press the RETURN (15) button to return to and instantly play from the
saved CUE POINT (if you do not have a loop saved).
SUGGESTION: TO AVOID CONFUSION WHILE SETTING CUE POINTS, KEEP THE TIME
DISPLAY IN ELAPSED TIME MODE. WHEN YOU USE THE DIRECT ACCESS BUTTONS T O
SET A CUE, THE TRACK, MINUTE, SECOND AND FRAME ARE ALW AYS IN ELAPSED TIME.
IF THE UNIT’S TIME DISPLAY IS IN TRACK REMAIN OR TOTAL REMAIN MODE, THE
TRACK, MINUTE, SECOND AND FRAME DISPLAYED WILL BE THE REMAIN TIME AND NOT
THE TRACK, MINUTE, SECOND AND FRAME YOU ENTERED.
(5)
2. To fine tune a CUE POINT, pause play at the memorized CUE POINT
(the cue LED will glow and the PLAY/PAUSE LED will blink), then use
the JOG WHEEL (10) or SEARCH (9) dial to scan frame by frame (1/d75th of a second) to where you want play to begin (the CUE LED will
blink while you scan). Press the PLAY/PAUSE (6) button to save the
new CUE POINT.
NOTE: DURING FINE TUNING THERE WILL BE A STUTTER EFFECT (TO HELP YOU FIND THE
BEAT). THE STUTTERING EFFECT WILL END WHEN YOU PRESS THE PLA Y/PAUSE (6)
BUTTON TO SAVE THE CUE POINT.
ROBO START INSTRUCTIONS:
IN SINGLE-AUTO CUE MODE:
Use ROBO ST ART (1) in AUTO CUE SINGLE mode to alternate play
between two CD-1800X CD players (one track from one side,
then one from the other). In AUTO CUE SINGLE mode play starts
immediately with no blank or “dead” space. ROBO START causes one
side of the CD player to play when the other side is paused.
1. Engage AUTO CUE SINGLE mode with the AUTO CUE SINGLE/CONTINUOUS BUTTON(18).
2. Press the ROBO START BUTT ON (21) to activate ROBO START. 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 PLA Y :
If you use ROBOSTART without AUTO CUE SINGLE mode
(in CONTINUOUS mode or during normal play), play will not
alternate automatically. Pressing pause on the playing side will
cause the other side to play.
SPECIFICATIONS:
GENERAL:
Type...................................................Single Mechanism Compact Disc Player
Power Supply.............................................................AC 120/230V, 60/50 Hz
Dimensions....................8 1/2” W x 3 3/4" H x 12 1/2" D (216 x 95 x 317 mm)
Weight.......................................................................Player Unit 6.5 lbs (3 kg)
NOTE: SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE FOR
PURPOSE OF IMPROVEMENT.
1. During normal play, set a cue point on the other side of the CD player.
2. Press the ROBO START (21) button to activate ROBO START (the
button will blink).
3. Press PLAY/PAUSE (6) button on the playing side to begin play from
the cue point on the other side.
NOTE: PAUSING THE PLAYING SIDE IN THE MIDDLE OF A TRACK WILL CAUSE THE OTHER
SIDE TO PLAY. WHEN THAT TRACK ENDS, PLA Y WILL BEGIN FROM THE MIDDLE OF THE
TRACK WHERE PLAY WAS PAUSED.
TROUBLE SHOOTING:
• If the disk will not play,check to see if the disc was loaded correctly
(label side up). Also check the disc for excessive dirt, scratches, etc.
• If the disc turns but there is no sound, check the cable connections. If
they are okay, check your amplifier or receiver.
• If the CD skips, check the CD for dirt or scratches. Do not assume that
the CD player is defective. Many CDs are recorded out of spec and will
skip on most or all CD players. Before sending the unit in for repair, try
playing a CD that you are sure plays properly.
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!
(6)
Loading...
+ 14 hidden pages
You need points to download manuals.
1 point = 1 manual.
You can buy points or you can get point for every manual you upload.