Gemini CFX-30 User Manual

Professional FX CD Player

PROFESSIONELLER CD-PLAYER SLOT-IN MIT DSP-EFFEKTEN
REPRODUCTOR PROFESIONAL DE CD CFX-30
PROFESSIONNEL LECTEUR CD CFX-30 AVEC EFFETS

OPERATIONS MANUAL
BEDIENUNGSHANDBUCH

MANUAL DEL OPERADOR
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

MULTI LANGUAGE INSTRUCTIONS

ENGLISH..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................PAGE 4

DEUTSCH............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................PAGE 7

ESPAÑOL.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................PAGE 10

FRANCAIS....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................PAGE 1 3

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 connec-

tors 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 lightening 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 manu-

acturer 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, brack-

et, 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 con-

nected 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.

LIGHTENING: 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 conven-

ience 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.

(2)

(3)

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on purchasing the Gemini CFX-30 Professional FX

CD Player. This state of the art professional CD player is backed by a

three year warranty, excluding lasers. Lasers are backed by a one year
warranty on CD lasers. Prior to use, we suggest that you carefully read
all the instructions.

FEATURES

- Audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW compatible

- 8 DSP effects: Filter, Zoom, Echo, Pan, Reverse, Trans, Brake & Scratch

- Precise Dry/Wet FX parameter, dimmer, start & brake rotary controls

- 5 Fly cues & 4 sampler memory buttons

- Front loading slot-in tray with large "Disc in slot" LED

- Large blue LCD display w/ dimmer

- Single/auto-cue, continuous & 3-way time selection

- Easy to operate memo button for cueing & sampling

- Soft-touch rubber dial with finger grooves

- Vinyl/CD jog mode function

- Frame-accurate search & cue

- Master cue has hot-start feature

- Quick-track selection knob

- Seamless loop featuring reloop/stutter & loop editing

- 4%, 8%, 16% & 100% variable pitch with OFF mode

- Pitch bend for jog wheel or buttons

- Programmable direct-access rubber keypad

- Key lock & BPM controls

- Buffer ram anti-shock memory (10 seconds)

- Coaxial RCA digital output

- Soft touch buttons with bright LEDs

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 appa­ratus. 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. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
Please refer servicing to a qualified technician.

IN THE USA ~ IF YOU EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH THIS UNIT CALL GEMINI

CUSTOMER SERVICE AT: 1 [phone]. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RETURN THIS

EQUIPMENT TO YOUR DEALER.

6. Do not use chemical solvents to clean the unit.

7. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION:

Model CFX-30 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 groove of the VOLTAGE
SELECTOR SWITCH (2) found on the rear panel.

2. Flip 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. Before making any connections, please make sure the POWER
SWITCH (1) is in the off position. All connections are located on the
REAR panel of the CD player. Please refer to the diagram of this model

on page 4.

2. Included with your CFX-30 is a power cord. Plug one end of the power
cord in to the AC IN (3). Plug the other end in to the nearest available
power output.

3. Plug one end of a set of RCA connectors into each of the LINE OUT-
PUT JACKS (4).

4. Plug the other end of the RCA connectors into any available line level
input jacks on your mixer. If you are playing the CFX-30 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.

5. The DIGITAL OUTPUT- RCA (5) jack is for connecting this unit to any
type of DAT, MD, HARD DISK RECORDER, or any other type of device
that accepts digital signals.

FUNCTIONS:

1. POWER SWITCH: After making sure that the VOLTAGE SELECTOR
SWITCH (2), found on the rear panel, is properly set, plug the unit in and
press the POWER SWITCH (1) to ON. The unit will turn on and the blue
LCD (12) screen will illuminate. Turn off the unit by pressing the
POWER SWITCH (1) to OFF to when not in use.

2. DISC IN SLOT: The DISC IN SLOT (10) is where the CD is held. When
a disc is in the slot, the blue LED (9) bar will be illuminated above the
slot and the LCD (12) will read the TOTAL TIME and TRACKS on the
disc. When a CD is not in the unit, the LCD (12) will show NO DISC.

3. STOP/EJECT: Press STOP/EJECT (6) once to STOP, twice and/or
hold to EJECT the CD.

4. CUE: With the unit is in the play mode, and after memorizing the cue
point, pressing the CUE (7) button will cause the CD player to enter
pause mode at the memorized cue point. Holding down the CUE (7)
button changes the cue function to preview (allowing you to hear the
music play from the cue point). Releasing the CUE (7) button returns
you to the preset cue point in pause mode. If a cue point is not memo­rized, pressing the CUE (7) button in play mode will not begin cue
selection.

5. PLAY/PAUSE: Each press of the PLAY/PAUSE (8) button causes the
operation to change from play mode to pause mode or vice versa.

6. LCD: The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD (12)) shows the track num-

bers, play mode, pause mode
ters, loops, tempo, pitch, and programmed settings.

7. PLAYBACK DISPLAY: The PLAYBACK DISPLAY (11) displays 3 dif-
ferent time displays, the time elapsed, the total time remaining, and
the track time remaining until play ends. PLAYBACK DISPLAY (11)
flashes slowly when the track has 30 seconds left. The PLAYBACK
DISPLAY (11) flashes quickly when the track has 15 seconds left.

8. TRACK SKIP/+10: The TRACK SKIP (13) rotary control lets you select
the track to play. Push the TRACK SKIP (13) rotary control and you will
advance through the CD track listing in multiples of ten.

9. JOG MODE: The JOG MODE (22) button is used to convert the JOG
WHEEL (23) from pitch bend to fast forward/rewind in CD mode. This
means the unit will sound just like a CD player in fast forward or rewind
when searching in JOG MODE (22). Press the JOG MODE (22) button
and then use the JOG WHEEL (23) to move forward or reverse while in
play mode. Use the JOG MODE (22) button in pause mode and the unit
will enter into stutter mode. Move the JOG WHEEL (23) clockwise to
fast forward. Move the JOG WHEEL (23) counter clockwise to rewind.

10. JOG WHEEL: The JOG WHEEL (23) has multiple functions:

Use the JOG WHEEL (23) to bend the pitch for precise synchroniza-

tion in play mode during a mix.

The JOG WHEEL (23) is also used for frame accurate positioning in
pause mode. This positioning on the track may then be memorized as
a point of CUE (7). You will notice that the unit will enter into stutter
mode when making your adjustments in pause mode. See the CUE

INSTRUCTIONS

In conjunction with the JOG MODE (22) button, the JOG WHEEL (23)
is used for fast forward/rewind. SEE JOG MODE (22) for more informa­tion.

In conjunction with the SCRATCH (39) button, the JOG WHEEL (23)
is used for precise cuts and scratches, as the unit enters into vinyl
mode. You may also fast forward or rewind as if you were using vinyl.

In conjunction with the DSP effects buttons (FILTER, ZOOM, ECHO,
etc.) the JOG WHEEL (23) is used to modify the parameters of select­ed effect for sound augmentation of the track in play mode.

11. KEY: Pressing the KEY (26) button activates the KEY LOCK function.
With this feature engaged, using the PITCH SLIDE CONTROL (21) will
only modify the tempo of the track playing, without changing the key or tone.

12. SINGLE: Pressing the SINGLE (24) button activates the AUTO-CUE
function. The AUTO-CUE function causes the unit to pause at the point
in the selected track, where the music begins. This feature allows you to
start play immediately at the beginning of the music without any blank
space (which exists at the beginning of every track).

Pressing the SINGLE (24) button a second time activates the CONTIN-

UOUS 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).

section for more information.

, playback, effects, dry/wet parame-

(44)

Pressing the SINGLE (24) button a third time deactivates the CONTIN­UOUS function (the CD will play through once and then stop).
CONTINUOUS & AUTO-CUE functions appear in the display to indicate

which mode the unit is in. When deactivated, no play function will
appear in the LCD (12). SEE LCD (12).

13. TIME: The TIME (25) button switches the TIME display between the

3 available choices listed under LCD(12):

- TIME ELAPSED on the track,

- TOTAL TIME remaining on the disc

- TIME REMAINING on the track.

14. LOOP IN: Pressing the LOOP IN (40) button while a track is playing
will enter a loop point into the memory, and the LOOP IN's green LED
will blink rapidly while memorizing the entry point. This is the first step in
creating a SEAMLESS LOOP.

15. LOOP OUT: After a loop entry point is memorized, pressing LOOP
OUT (41) in play mode will complete the loop with an exit point. This will
repeat the section between the loop's entry point, programmed with the
pressing of the LOOP IN (40) button, and a second exit loop point, when
the LOOP OUT (41) button is pressed. Press LOOP OUT (41) again to
stop the loop from repeating and continue play from the point where the
loop ends.

16. RELOOP: Press the RELOOP (42) for the unit to return to the previ­ously set loop. Press the RELOOP (42) repeatedly for stuttering the loop
entry point. The RELOOP (42) function automatically returns the music
to the loop point and will play the loop until it is released with the LOOP
OUT (41) button.

17. B-EDIT: Use the B-EDIT (43) button to edit the SEAMLESS LOOP.
This feature allows you to adjust the exit point saved in your LOOP OUT
(41) setting. When pressing B-EDIT (43), the LCD (12) will read the
frame where the LOOP OUT (41) is set to. You may adjust it with the
use of the JOG WHEEL (23), by turning the wheel left or right examin­ing frame by frame while the loop repeates itself. You should be able to
hear the difference in each frame until you are satisfied with your loop
exit point. Press B-EDIT (43) when you are satisfied with your exit point
and your loop will continue to play until you press LOOP OUT

18. PITCH: Pressing the PITCH (19) buttons enable you to select pitch
levels ranging from 4%, 8%, 16%, & 100%. Press the 2 buttons labeled

PITCH OFF (4% & 16%) together to turn OFF the PITCH CONTROL
SLIDE (21). Press all 3 buttons to select the 100% pitch setting.

19. PITCH BEND: Pushing the PITCH BEND (20) buttons will automati-
cally raise the pitch up to +4% or lower the pitch down to -4% from the
existing pitch setting. Releasing the PITCH BEND (20) buttons will
return the pitch to the original pitch setting. You can use the PITCH
BEND (20) to match beats when mixing from one song to another.

20. PITCH CONTROL SLIDE: Moving the PITCH CONTROL SLIDE (21)
up or down will lower or raise the pitch percentage up to the selected
PITCH (19) setting.

21. DIRECT SELECT: Use the DIRECT SELECT (14) section to create a
programmed set list (see PROGRAM). You may also key in the specific
track you would like to play, in order to instantly scan through the track
list to the selected track.

22. DSP EFFECTS: The CFX-30 comes equipped with 8 Digital Signal

Processors (DSP) Effects. ECHO, PAN, TRANSFORM, ZOOM,
BRAKE, FILTER, REVERSE, and SCRATCH, are all DSP effects that

can be futher modified by the DRY/WET (28), START (30), and BRAKE
(31) rotary control knobs. See respective functions for more information:

23. ECHO: ECHO (34) is when the original signal is delayed when being
input and then fed back into the signal creating the Echo effect. The
length of the echo increases or decrease when increasing or decrease­ing the parameter setting.

24. PAN: PAN (35) simply pans the sound from the left and to the right. It
will speed up or slow down as you increase or decrease the parameter
setting.

25. TRANSFORM: TRANSFORM (37) simply cuts the sound from the left
and right stereo levels. It will speed up or slow down as you increase or
decrease the parameter setting.

26. ZOOM: Mixing the signal with a slightly delayed copy of itself, where
the length of the delay is constantly changed, creates zooming. This
resembles the sound of a plane taking off and landing. The depth of the
ZOOM (33) will increase or decrease with the parameter increase or
decrease.

27. BRAKE: The BRAKE (38) button simulates the sound of a record
stopping/starting on a turntable. The larger or smaller the parameter the
longer or shorter it takes for the record to stop.

28. FILTER: The FILTER (32) goes through three passes during parame-
ter adjustment:

- Low Pass filters out the other frequencies except the low frequency.
With a lower parameter you will hear it more.

- High Pass filters out the other frequencies except the high frequency.
With a higher parameter you will hear it more.

(41).

- Band Pass filters out the other frequencies except the mid-range fre-
quency. With the parameter setting in the middle you will hear it more.

29. REVERSE: The REVERSE (36) button simply plays the track in

reverse.

30. SCRATCH: SCRATCH (39) will simulate scratching with a record on a
turntable. Use the JOG WHEEL (23) with this feature to create precise
cuts and scratches.

31. MEMO: The MEMO (15) button allows you to begin storing your CUE
POINT(S) (16) and SAMPLE(S) (18).

32. SAMPLER: Use the SAMPLE (18) button(s) to play a section of a
track, stored in sample memory, over the track playing to provide an
extra layer to your mix. You may store 4 samples in the SAMPLE (18)
button(s). Once a sample is stored the respective LED will remain lit
indicating that the sample is ready to be used at the press of the but­ton(s).

33. CUE POINTS: There are 5 CUE POINT(S) (16) that may be created
on the fly. You may create an entry point in a track from which you will
begin play instantly. By pressing the CUE POINT(S) (16) you may jump
to different sections of a song or a CD without any breaks. This feature
helps you eliminate pauses involved in track search and/or play various
points of a song to shorten or enhance a mix.

34.CUE: The purpose of the CUE (7) button is to preset a point in a track
from which play will begin. Use the CUE (7) button to aid in program
mixing.

35. HOT START: The HOT START (17) button is used for instant play at
the master
set to play, press HOT START (17) for instant play. SEE CUE instruc-
tion for more info.

36. BPM: Use the BPM (27) button to count the beats per minute on a
track. This feature will allow you to beat match faster and easier. Press
the BPM (27) button once to activate the BPM (27); the LCD (12) will
show the BPM icon and tempo info. Press the button again to deactivate
the BPM (27), the LCD (12) will hide the BPM icon and not show the
tempo info.

37. DRY/WET: Use the DRY/WET (28) rotary control to adjust the volume
of the effects entered into the program output via the DSP effects but­tons. Turn the rotary control clockwise for WET effects. The WET effect
occurs when the music is drowned out with effects. Turn the rotary con­trol counterclock wise for DRY effects, a lower volume for effects. The
DRY effect occurs when when the music will be heard clearly over the
effect.

38. DIMMER: Use the DIMMER (29) rotary control to adjust the brightness
of the LCD (12). Turn the rotary control clockwise to brighten the LCD
(12). Turn the rotary control counterclockwise to dim the LCD (12).

39. START: Use the START (30) rotary control in conjunction with the
BRAKE (38) button and PLAY/PAUSE (8) button to adjust the delay
time in starting a track.

40. BRAKE: Use the BRAKE (31) rotary control in conjunction with the
BRAKE (38) button and PLAY/PAUSE (8) button to adjust the delay
time in stopping a track.

CUE (7) point. Once a CUE (7) point has been stored and

OPERATIONS:

1. Place a CD in the DISC IN SLOT (10) and push it in so the unit
accepts the CD. The disc will enter into the unit.

2. Adjust the TRACK SKIP (13) rotary control or press the track number
in the DIRECT SELECT (14) section to select the track you want to play.

3. Press the PLAY/PAUSE (8) buttons and the unit will instantly play.

SAMPLES:

To store a sample, first you must press the MEMO (15) button, the blue

MEMO (15) LED will be lit indicating that the unit is ready for sample

storage. When the track has reached the desired point at which you
would like the sample to begin, select a SAMPLE (18) button where you
would like the sample to be stored. Press the button. The green
SAMPLE (18) LED will blink indicating that the MEMO (15) is actively
recording the sample.

When the desired selection has reached the point at which you want

the sample to end press the same SAMPLE (18) button you have cho­sen to save the sample again to end recording. The green SAMPLE (18)
LED will remain lit once you have ended the recording. The sample is
now stored and ready for play. You may press the SAMPLE (18) button
to layer the sample over any song. While the sample is playing, the
green SAMPLE (18) LED will blink.

To stop a sample from playing, press the SAMPLE (18) button again

while the sample is playing to cut it short. If you are not satisfied with the
recording of the sample or its location, simply press the MEMORY (15)
button. Then the select a SAMPLE (18) button at the point which you
would like the sample to begin.

(5)