Gemini CDX-04 OPERATIONS MANUAL
professional dual deck CD player
PROFESSIONELLER DOPPEL-CD-PLAYER
REPRODUCTOR DOBLE DE CD PROFESIONAL
DOUBLE LECTUER CD PROFESSIONNEL
OPERATIONS MANUAL
BEDIENUNGSHANDBUCH
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS
MULTI-LANGUAGE CONTENTS:
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PLEASE READ BEFORE USING APPLIANCE, IMPORTANT WARNING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN!
CAUTION: THIS PRODUCT SATISFIES FCC REGULATIONS WHEN SHIELDED CABLES AND
CONNECTORS ARE USED TO CONNECT THE UNIT TO OTHER EQUIPMENT. TO PREVENT
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE 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 LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL
TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED
“DANGEROUS VOLTAGE” WITHIN THE PRODUCT’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
damage 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 overturn.
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 openings 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
particular 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 lightning 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 lightning 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 hazards. 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 operating 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.
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Control unit
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Main unit
Control unit
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(REMOTE CONTROL CABLE)
Front Panels
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Back Panels
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Main unit
(RCA CABLES)
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115V
60Hz
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LINE OUT
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(RCA COAXIAL CABLES)
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LINE OUT
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50Hz
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MIXER
DIGITAL TAPE, CD RECORDER ETC.
ELECTRICAL OUTLET
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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
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/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.
in power cord into the AC IN (2) to the unit in making
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TRACK SKIP : The TRACK SKIP(15) buttons let you scan forward
or in reverse through the CD to select a track to play. Holding the
button will increase the speed of scanning.
PITCH CONTROL SLIDE: Moving the PITCH CONTROL SLIDE (25) up
or down will lower or raise the pitch percentage depending on which
pitch level is selected.
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.
SEARCH JOG WHEEL: The SEARCH JOG WHEEL(17) has two
functions. Use the SEARCH JOG WHEEL(17) to fast forward or
rewind to a precise location for CUE in PAUSE (STUTTER) mode. Use
the SEARCH JOG WHEEL(17) to bend the pitch for precise
synchronization when beat matching in PLAY mode, clockwise for fast
forward to speed up, or counter clock wise for slow motion to speed
down play according to the PITCH(25) selected (see PITCH below).
SINGLE AUTO CUE/CONTINUOUS: Pressing SINGLE(18) activates the
SINGLE-AUTO CUE function. SINGLE(18) allows you to begin and
end play on only one selected track. AUTO CUE places the selected
track in pause at the exact moment when the music starts with no
“dead” space in between songs. Once this track has completed playing
the SINGLE-AUTO CUE function will pause the CD at the exact
moment when the next track begins playing. Pressing SINGLE(18) a
second time will activate the CONTINUOUS function. CONTINUOUS
allows the CD to play out each track on the CD respectively and will
start over at the beginning, repeating the CD again, until the
SINGLE(18) function is pressed a third time. This will return these
playback functions to normal mode and play the CD once through as
recorded.
TIME: The TIME(19) button switches the time display between the three
modes. ELAPSED refers to the time past on a track, REMAINING
refers to the time remaining on the track, and TOTAL REMAINING
refers to the time remaining on the CD. Time is measured in
minutes, seconds and frames.
LOOP-IN: LOOP-IN (20) activates a CUE POINT for the beginning of a
SEAMLESS LOOP. When pressed the GREEN LED on the button will
blink during saving and stays lit during playback or storage. These
CUE POINTS can be selected at any point in the track to begin a loop.
LOOP-OUT: Use LOOP-OUT (21) to set an EXIT POINT for a
SEAMLESS LOOP after using LOOP-IN (20) to start the loop. The
GREEN LED for LOOP-OUT (21) flashes and the CUE-B notification
will be visible in the upper right hand corner of the DISPLAY (10) for
that side. Press LOOP-OUT (21) again to exit the SEAMLESS LOOP.
RE-LOOP: RE-LOOP (22) will reactivate a SEAMLESS LOOP during
playback and starts playback from the LOOP-IN (20) CUE POINT
similar to the BOP (14) button when a loop is not in memory.
NOTE: YOU CAN ONLY USE YOUR LOOP WITH THE CURRENT CD. ONCE YOU OPEN THE
TRAY TO CHANGE CDS, YOUR LOOPS WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DELETED.
PITCH: Pushing a PITCH(24) button, 4%, 8%, or 16%, activates the
PITCH(24) section of the unit. The PITCH is located at the bottom right
LCD DISPLAY(10). To accurately adjust the pitch, change the position
of the PITCH CONTROL SLIDE(25). Pushing 4% and 16% PITCH(24)
buttons simultaneously will turn off the PITCH.
PITCH BEND : Pushing the PITCH BEND (23) buttons will automati
cally raise the pitch up to +4% or lower the pitch down to -4% from the
existing setting. Releasing the buttons returns pitch to the original
setting. Use this function to match the pitch bend when mixing from one
song to another. Or use SEARCH JOG WHEEL (17) see above.
4%, 8%, and 16%(24): Use the 4%, 8%, and 16% buttons to assign the
percent the pitch control slide will have. When a pitch setting is
selected, the GREEN LED will light for that button. The 4% button will
assign +/- 4% to the PITCH CONTROL SLIDE(25). The 8% button will
assign +/-8% to the PITCH CONTROL SLIDE(25). The 16% button will
assign +/-16% to the PITCH CONTROL SLIDE(25). The PITCH must
be ON for the 4%, 8%, and 16% to work.
ROBO START: Press the ROBO START (26) button to activate the ROBO
START function. Use ROBO START(26) with the SINGLE (18) buttons
different modes to initiate alternate play between the two sides of the
CD player, using one track from each side. The GREEN LED will light
up when this function is active. See the ROBO START(26)
instructions section for detailed instructions.
DIGITAL OUTPUT JACK(5): Connecting any type of DAT, MD, HARD
DRIVE, or other such items which accept digital signals to the BNC
output connector on the rear panel of your CDX-04 CD player allows
you to record a digital signal from CD.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Make sure that the VOLTAGE SELECTOR(1) found on the rear panel,
is set for the proper voltage. Plug the unit in and press POWER(6).
The unit is ON. Pushing Power a second time turns the unit OFF.
2. Press and place a CD on the opened DISC TRAY(7). Press EJECT(8)
again. The tray will close and the CD will load.
3. Push TRACK SKIP(15) to select the track you wish to play.
4. Press PLAY/PAUSE(12) and the unit will instantly play.
CUE INSTRUCTIONS:
1. To preprogram a CUE POINT (the spot on a CD at which you want to
start) select the proper track and push PLAY/PAUSE(12) so the unit
enters play mode as the PLAY/PAUSE LED(12) glows green. When
the CD reaches the approximate musical spot you wish to make your
cue, push PLAY/PAUSE so the unit enters the PAUSE (STUTTER)
mode and the PLAY/PAUSE LED(12) blinks. Move the SEARCH JOG
WHEEL(17) or SEARCH(16) buttons forward or in reverse until the
precise spot at which you want CD play to begin is located. Push
PLAY/PAUSE(12). The CUE(13) point is now programmed and the
CUE LED(13) will glow BLUE. Press CUE(13) to return to this pre-
programmed cue point at any time. Push PLAY/PAUSE(12) and the
unit will instantly play from the pre-selected spot.
2. To fine tune your pre-programmed point, push PLAY/PAUSE(12) so the
unit enters the PLAY mode. Push the CUE(13) button and the CD will
return to the CUE point you programmed in step #1, hold down
CUE(13) begin a PREVIEW from that point. If you decide to keep this
CUE point, leave the unit alone until you are ready to mix in from the
CUE point.
3. If the CUE POINT spot is not exactly where you want it to be
press CUE(13) and repeat steps 1 & 2.
NOTE: DURING FINE TUNING USE STUTTER MODE IS TO HELP YOU FIND THE BEAT.
STUTTER MODE WILL END WHEN YOU PRESS PLAY/PAUSE (12) TO SAVE THE CUE
POINT.
SEAMLESS LOOPS:
1. To start a SEAMLESS LOOP press a LOOP-IN(20) button for both
loops on top or bottom on either side during playback. When you
press LOOP-IN(20), the GREEN LED will flash and stay solid after a
CUE-POINT is selected. CUE POINTS for SEAMLESS LOOPS can be
selected on the FLY, with any of the LOOP-IN(20) buttons.
2. To select the EXIT POINT use LOOP-OUT(21) to initiate the
SEAMLESS LOOP. The GREEN LEDs for LOOP-IN(20), LOOPOUT(21), RELOOP(22) & the CUE-B notification in the DISPLAY will
blink. Press LOOP-OUT(21) again to exit the SEAMLESS LOOP,
CUE-B will remain solid.
3. Use RE-LOOP(22) to reactivate a SEAMLESS LOOP during playback
or start playback from the LOOP-IN(20) CUE POINT just like the
BOP(14) feature when a SEAMLESS LOOP is not in memory.
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