OPERATIONS MANUAL
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
RISK OF ELECTRIC
CAUTION
CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interfer-
ence with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the liter-
ature accompanying the appliance.
The lightening flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the prod-
uct’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
READ INSTRUCTIONS: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
HEED WARNINGS: All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS: All operating and use instructions should be followed.
CLEANING: The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since
they may corrode the cabinet.
ATTACHMENTS: Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
WATER AND MOISTURE: Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming
pool; and the like.
ACCESSORIES: Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious dam-
age to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
CART: A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to over-
turn. See Figure A.
VENTILATION: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these open-
ings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be
placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
POWER SOURCES: This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of
the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.
LOCATION: The appliance should be installed in a stable location.
NON-USE PERIODS: The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION:
• If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still
fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
• If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding type
power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION: Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying par-
ticular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING: If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure B.
LIGHTNING: For added protection for this product during a lightening storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightening and power-line surges.
POWER LINES: An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits,
or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
OVERLOADING: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric
shock.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY: Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points
or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
SERVICING: Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other haz-
ards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
• When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service.
REPLACEMENT PARTS: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
SAFETY CHECK: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper op-
erating condition.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING: The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
HEAT: The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
SHOCK DO NOT
OPEN!
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CDMP-6000
INTRODUCTION:
Congratulations on purchasing the Gemini CDMP-6000 CD Player.
This state of the art professional table top CD player is backed by
a 1 year warranty. Prior to use, we suggest that you carefully read
all the instructions.
FEATURES:
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Audio CD, CD-R & Mp3 compatible
- Play files with the extensions .MP3 and .WAV
from USB memory sticks*
- BPM (TAP) Read Out
- 3 Selectable Jog modes Pitch Bend/Search/Scratch Effect
- Instant-start & cue with preview
- Single & continuous play modes
- Seamless loop with reloop
- Pitch bend via jog wheel or buttons
- Two mode time selection
- Variable pitch control with three settings +/- 8,16 & 24%
- 3-band EQ w/ Gain Control
- 1/4” headphone output
- XLR and 1/4” mic input
- Auxiliary Inputs for Phono or Line devices
SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS:
Laser Diode Properties
Material: Ga - Al - As
Wavelength: 755 - 815 nm (25° C)
Laser Output: Continuous Wave, max. 0.5 mW
PRECAUTIONS:
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 bot-
tom 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.
POWER SWITCH: The POWER SWITCH turns the unit ON or OFF.
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Make sure the switch is in the ‘OFF’ position prior to making any connections.
GROUNDING SCREW When using (a) turntable(s), you will need to
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ground the RCA cable(s) by screwing in the grounding fork(s) to the
GROUNDING SCREW located on the rear panel of the CDMP-6000.
MASTER XLR OUTPUT (BALANCED): Allows you to connect bal-
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anced XLR cables to MASTER OUTPUT of the CDMP-6000 both the
RCA and XLR outputs can be used at the same time but are both controlled via the same MASTER OUTPUT.
MASTER RCA OUTPUT: The MASTER RCA output connects the
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mixer to your main amplifier using standard audio cables with
RCA-type connectors.
The RECORD RCA OUTPUT output jacks can be used to connect the
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mixer to the record input of your recording unit, thus enabling you to
record your mix with RCA cables.
CONVERTIBLE PHONO/LINE INPUTS: The CDMP-6000 has
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2 CONVERTIBLE (Switched) PHONO/LINE (PH/LN) RCA INPUTS.
The switches which are located to the right and left of the RCA inputs
for channels 1 and 2 allow you to choose between a PHONO
(Turntable) input or a LINE level (Mp3, CD, Tape player etc..)and require the proper switching. When switched to the PH position you may
use any Turntable with a magnetic cartridge, remember to connect your
ground wire (see GROUNDING SCREW) or there may be a system
hum.
MIC (MICROPHONE) INPUTS: The main MIC or Microphone inputs
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are located at the back right hand corner and front middle of the CDMP-6000 and will accept any balanced and unbalanced XLR as well a standard 1/4” connector. You can control the gain for the MICROPHONEVOLUME rotary located on the top panel.
FUNCTIONS:
DISC TRAY: The DISC TRAY is where the CD is held during loading,
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unloading and playback, and holds both 12 cm and 8 cm CD’s.
(DO NOT FORCE THE CD TRAY TO CLOSE EXCESSIVE FORCE
WILL DAMAGE THE CD MECHANISM, USE THE OPEN AND
CLOSE BUTTONS)
IN THE USA ~ IF YOU EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH THIS UNIT CALL
GEMINI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT: 1 (732) 346-0061. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
RETURN THIS EQUIPMENT TO YOUR DEALER.
CONNECTIONS:
MAIN POWER RECEPTACLE: This is a Standard 3-prong IEC power
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connector. Connect the detachable line cord (included in the box with
your CDMP-6000 to the power receptacle, and plug the other end of the
line cord into an AC outlet.The CDMP-6000 has a universal power supply that can accept any AC voltage from 100 VAC to 240 VAC. No need
for voltage select switches. It will work virtually anywhere in the world. It
is less susceptible to voltage sags or spikes than conventional power
supplies, providing greater electro magnetic isolation and better protection against
AC line noise.
EJECT BUTTON: (THE PLAYER MUST BE IN PAUSE MODE TO
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EJECT A CD) Once PAUSED Pressing the EJECT BUTTON will
eject the CD.
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CDMP-6000
FUNCTIONS: (CONTINUED)
JOG WHEEL: The JOG WHEEL controls three JOG MODES, these
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modes are PITCH BEND, SEARCH and SCRATCH EFFECT (see JOG
MODE BUTTON and SCRATCH BUTTON below).
JOG/ SCRATCH MODE: The JOG MODE button allows you to choose be-
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tween (2) of the (3) JOG MODES a JOG MODE LED indicator located between the JOG MODE and SCRATCH BUTTONS indicates which mode
is selected. When the LED is NOT ILLUMINATED the wheel is in PITCHBEND mode and can be used to speed up or slow down the track (depending on its PITCH setting). Press the JOG MODE button once and the JOG
MODE LED will illuminate indicating the JOG WHEEL is in SEARCH
MODE, you may then use the wheel to skip forward or backward in the
song. The SCRATCH button engages the units SCRATCH mode, once
pressed the JOG MODE LED will flash indicating the unit is in SCRATCHMODE you may then use the JOG WHEEL to manipulate the simulated
scratch.You may press the SCRATCH button or the JOG MODE button at
any time to exit SCRATCH mode.
DISPLAY: The DISPLAY shows the playback search bar, track number,
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pitch value, pitch bend, single on/off (off for continuous play), loop, BPM,
play/pause, time display, repeat and USB/CD modes as well as track and
folder name and CD TEXT or track number as well as two different TIME
display modes (SEE TIME BELOW). Time is measured in minutes, seconds and frames.
TIME: The TIME BUTTON switches the time display between two available
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sources, these two are TIME ELAPSED on the track, which counts how
long the track has been playing and TIME REMAINING ON TRACK which
counts down the time that is left before the end of the track.
SINGLE: Pressing the SINGLE button engages SINGLE mode, this mode
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will play one song and then stop. Pressing the SINGLE button again will
then activate CONTINUOUS mode causing the unit to play continuously
until the last track on the CD or currently selected FOLDER (See TRACK
SELECTION ROTARY for additional functions).
BPM: Press and hold the BPM button to turn on the BPM read out, once
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on you may TAP the button to the beat of the music, after a few TAPS the
display will read out the average BEATS PER MINUTE of the track. If there
is a BPM value present in the MP3’s ID3-tag it will be displayed, if there is
none it will display 0 until you TAP the value in.
BACK: The BACK button is used when navigating through folders. When
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pressed ONCE it will navigate one level BACK, To navigate to the ROOT
level or beginning PRESS and HOLD the BACK button.
PITCH BEND: Pushing the PITCH BEND BUTTONS will automati-
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cally bend the pitch up to +24% or bend the pitch down to -24% depending on the setting of the PITCH BUTTON. Releasing the buttons
will return the pitch to the original pitch setting. You can use this function to match the beat when mixing from one song to another.
LOOP SECTION:A LOOP repeats the section between the entry point
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(IN) and the exit point (OUT). To set a loop while the unit is playing,
start by pressing the IN BUTTON (it will light up) and when you reach
the desired end loop point press the OUT BUTTON (it will also light up
and both will flash). The loop will continue playing until you press the
OUT BUTTON again allowing the music to continue from that point on,
to re-engage the loop you must press the RELOOP BUTTON. When
you have released your loop the both lights will stay ON to indicate that
your loop is stored in the CDMP-6000 memory. Pressing the IN BUT-TON again while the unit is playing will erase the previously saved loop
while saving your new loop entry point. Press OUT to exit the loop and
save a new complete loop. Press RELOOP to return to the beginning
of the previously saved loop from normal play. Press RELOOP repeatedly to cause the loop to stutter.
PLAY/PAUSE: Each press of the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON causes the
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operation to change from PLAY to PAUSE or from PAUSE back toPLAY. The PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON remains lit when in PLAY mode,
while it blinks in PAUSE mode.
CUE: With the CDMP-6000, creating and memorizing cue points is
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quick and easy. By default, when there is no CUE Point set (or memorized), pressing the CUE button returns the unit to the beginning of the
track (0:00.00) and pauses. To set a CUE Point during playback at a
time of your choice, simply press PAUSE, and then use the JOGWHEEL to make any adjustments by frame. When Play is pressed to
resume playback, the CUE POINT will be stored.
REPEAT: Press the REPEAT button once to engage the ALL setting
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which will repeat all the tracks on the CD or selected FOLDER. Press
the REPEAT button again to engage the (1) setting which will repeat
just the selected track. Press REPEAT a third time to disengage the
repeat function.
USB PORT The USB port allows the connection of any USB memory
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stick*.
USB/CD SELECT BUTTON The USB/CD select button allows you to
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toggle from the CDMP-6000 internal CD drive and the memory stick*
connected to the USB port.
PITCH: Press and hold the PITCH button to activate the PITCH
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CONTROL SLIDE. The PITCH button has three settings 8%, 12% and
24% and can be toggled by pressing the PITCH button once for each setting. Press and hold the PITCH button again to deactivate this mode.
PITCH CONTROL SLIDE: This slide, when pushed towards the bottom of
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the unit (+), increases the tempo of playback. When the slide is pushed towards the top of the unit (-), the tempo of playback is decreased.
you to navigate through folders or tracks similarly in either USB or CD
mode. When navigating a standard CD turn the rotary to the right to advance the selection or turn the rotary to the left to decrease the selection.
Also the ROTARY knob allows you to search through music libraries on
your MP3, CD, or USB memory stick, rotate the knob until you have reached
the folder you wish to explore, folders will be identified by a (+) sign before
and after their name for example: +DANCE MUSIC+. If you have not created a folder the song (track) files will appear with just the name of the file
which will scroll once across the display when selected then hold for easier viewing of track titles.
When you have reached the desired folder, press the ROTARY to open it or
when you have reached the desired track press the ROTARY to load it. If the
unit is in SINGLE mode the track will load and the PLAY/PAUSE button will
flash indicating that the song is ready for PLAY, or if you are in CONTINU-OUS mode the desired track will start playing immediately.
Once a song/track is playing you may once again navigate through your
folders and tracks by simply turning the TRACK SELECTION ROTARY.
The display will go back to the last song or folder you were viewing. You
may then navigate from that point until you find your next song. The display
will show your choice for 10 SECONDS, then go back to the song information of the song playing.
If you wish to go back and LOAD the song you chose simply PRESS THEROTARYTWICE, ONCE for the display to go back to the last song VIEWED
and SECOND to LOAD that song, you can also search from that point as
well. At any time when searching if you wish to go back to the ROOT level
of your drive directory or simply navigate backwards use the BACK button
as described previously.
MICROPHONE VOLUME: Allows you to adjust the volume of the
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microphone signal. All MIC inputs are controlled by the same rotary.
MASTER OUTPUT ROTARY KNOB: The MASTER OUTPUT rotary
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knob adjust the volume of the MAIN MASTER output.
CUE/PGM MIX ROTARY KNOB: The CUE/PGM MIX ROTARY KNOB
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adjusts the mix between the CUE signal and the main output signal in
your HEADPHONE MONITOR OUTPUT.
CUE VOLUME ROTARY KNOB: The CUE VOLUME ROTARY KNOB
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adjusts your HEADPHONE MONITOR OUTPUT’S volume.
CHANNEL CUE SELECTOR: The CHANNEL CUE SELECTOR al-
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lows you to choose which channel you wish to monitor in your headphones. To the left is CHANNEL (1),to the right is CHANNEL (2).
VU METER:The CDMP-6000 has a stereo VU METER that allows you
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to monitor the decibel levels of the LEFT and RIGHT MASTER output.
VU MASTER/CUE SWITCH: This switch controls what output the VU
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METER will display. In the master position the VU will display the MAS-
TER output of the CDMP-6000, and in the CUE position the left VU will
display the channel (1)’s CUE output and the right VU will display
channel (2)’s CUE output.
CROSS FADER: The CROSS FADER allows you to mix evenly from
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one source to another.The CROSS FADER on the CDMP-6000 is also
removable and if the need arises can be replaced. The RG-45 (RAIL-GLIDE™) DUAL-RAIL CROSS FADER, which has internal dual stainless steel rails that allow the slider to ride smoothly and accurately from
end to end, can be purchased from your local GEMINI dealer.
MIXER SECTION:
CHANNEL ROTARY GAIN: The CHANNEL ROTARY GAIN allows
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you to boost the signal of each individual channel depending on how
low or high its input level is.
3 BAND EQUALIZER: The 3 BAND EQUALIZER adjusts the tone of
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each CHANNEL by giving you a choice 3 frequencies (BANDS) to adjust , from LOW, MIDRANGE (MID) and HIGH’s ,you can use the ad-
justment knobs to higher or lower the 3 separate frequencies till the
sound of the music program is appropriate for your listening environment.
CHANNEL INPUT SELECTOR: The CHANNEL INPUT SELECTOR
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switches allow you to choose which input will be controlled by that
channels corresponding volume FADER.
For example on CHANNEL (1) the INPUT SELECTOR allows you to
choose between CD 1 and PHONO 1/LINE 1, and also on CHANNEL
(2) the INPUT SELECTOR SWITCH will let you choose between
PHONO 2/LINE 2 and CD 2 .
CHANNEL VOLUME FADER: After you have chosen which input you
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will use with the INPUT SELECTOR the corresponding CHANNEL
FADER will allow you to adjust the volume for that particular CHANNEL.
NOTE: WHEN USING THE CROSS FADER, LIGHTLY GLIDE THE FADER
BACK AND FORTH. PRESSING DOWN ON THE CONTROLS CAN BEND
CONTACTS AND CAUSE A LOSS OF SOUND.
The CURVE selector lets you choose between two fader CURVE set-
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tings. Positioning the switch to the left will give you a gradual CROSS-
FADE and positioning the switch to the right will give you a quick
CROSSFADE.
HEADPHONE OUTPUT: The HEADPHONE OUTPUT located at the
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front of the CDMP-6000 will accept any headphone with a standard
1/4” connector and/ or adapter and will allow you to CUE your music
program before you play it.You can adjust the volume and PGM mix of
the HEADPHONE (see CONTROLS).
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CDMP-6000
COMPATIBILITY:
The (A type) USB connection on the face of this unit is for connecting
USB storage devices such as flash drives, MP3 players and external
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hard drives.
While this player is capable of connecting to and loading music from
most types of USB storage devices and MP3 players, we can not guarantee playback from all such devices due to the varying nature of the devices and their storage methods. Most storage devices and storage
class MP3 players are compatible for playback. Check with the devices
manufacturer for additional compatibility information.
The player pre-reads the entire directory structure and locates all valid
MP3 files within those folders, thus a LARGE CAPACITY
storage device will take a LONG TIME TO LOAD.
CONSTANT BIT RATE (CBR) vs. VARIABLE BIT RATE (VBR) MP3:
Files are created (Encoded) using two basic methods , Constant Bit
Rate (CBR) and Variable Bit Rate (VBR). VBR files, while saving some
space, are decoded on-the-fly causing a slight lag or stutter when setting a CUE point, and can also cause a slight skip during playback if the
units memory buffer is over run, whereas CBR files take up a little more
room but are quick to process which means no lag in CUE setting or
playback.
VBR files can easily be converted to CBR using any commercially avail-
able MP3 ripping software.
SPECIFICATIONS:
GENERAL:
Type.......................................................Compact Disc Player &