Gemini CFX-50 User Manual
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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 W ARNINGS: 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.
A TT ACHMENTS: 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/NFP A 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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VOLTAGE SELECTOR: To set the proper voltage, adjust the VO LTAGE SELECTOR (1) switch to 115 or 230 volts.
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POWER JACK (AC IN): Connect the power plug into the POWER JACK (2) for power.
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REMOTE CONTROL: Use the included CABLE & REMOTE CONTROL (3) jacks to connect the REMOTE CONTROL to the MAIN UNIT.
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LINE OUTPUT JACKS: LINE OUTPUT JACKS (4) provide stereo sound via included RCA cables to your mixer or receiver.
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NOTE: MAKE SURE CABLES ARE PLUGGED IN TIGHT FOR OPTIMAL SOUND.
DIGITAL OUTPUT (COAXIAL): Use the COAXIAL (5) jack to connect to any type of device that accepts digital signals.
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POWER: Press the POWER (6) button to turn on the CD player.
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NOTE: MAKE SURE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH (1) IS SET BEFORE USE.
DISC TRAY: Put a CD in the DISC TRAY (7) after pressing S TOP (8); trays hold both 12 cm and 8 cm CDs.
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STOP: Tap the STOP (8) button once to STOP the CD, twice to open the DISC TRAY (7), and a third time to close the tray.
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NOTE: THE STOP (8) BUTTON ONLY FUNCTIONS AS STOP AND EJECT ON THE REMOTE CONTROL.
DIMMER: Turn the DIMMER (9) knob to the right to increase the brightness of the LCD DISPLAY (10).
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DISPLAY: The DISPLAY (10) shows the various functions for the CD Player. See FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS for details.
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PLAYBACK DISPLA Y BAR: The PLAYBACK DISPLAY BAR (11) shows the TIME ELAPSED and TIME REMAINING.
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PLAY/PAUSE: Press PLAY/PAUSE (12) button to activate PLAY or PAUSE mode. See CUE or ROBO START INSTRUCTIONS for details.
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CUE/PREVIEW: Tap CUE/PREVIEW (13) to come back to a set CUE or press and hold to PREVIEW from a CUE POINT, refer to CUE
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TRACK: Press the TRACK (14) buttons to select which TRACK to play.
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SEARCH: Use the SEARCH (15) buttons to scan forward and reverse directions on a TRACK.
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TIME: Tap the TIME (16) button to switch the TIME preference in three modes: ELAPSED, REMAIN, TOTAL REMAIN.
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SINGLE: Tap SINGLE (17) for SINGLE AUTO CUE, CONTINUOUS, and NORMAL modes.
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FLY CUE: FLY CUE (18) sets a SEAMLESS LOOP CUE POINT on the fly.
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CUE-B/EXIT: Press CUE-B/EXIT (19) in PLAY mode, after a CUE POINT is memorized to start a LOOP, press again to exit LOOP.
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RELOOP STUTTER: To play from a saved CUE POINT or a
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B-EDIT: Press B-EDIT (21) and use the JOG WHEEL (24) to edit an existing LOOP, press again to exit EDIT mode.
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BOP: Press the BOP (22) button to start play from the last FLY CUE (18) POINT.
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MEMO (CUE 1-5): Press MEMO (23), then select a CUE POINT from CUE1-5 (23) followed by the same number again to set a CUE POINT .
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Press CUE1-5 (23) to play from the set CUE POINT.
JOG WHEEL: The JOG WHEEL (24) has various functions such as PITCH BEND, CUEING, VINYL MODE, and EFFECT TIME PARAMETER.
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JOG MODE: Press to change the JOG MODE (25) of the JOG WHEEL (24) from CD to VINYL mode.
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BRAKE/START : The BRAKE/START (26) knobs control the amount of time it takes for a track to stop and start in VINYL mode. (MAXIMUM 5 SECONDS)
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DIRECTION: Flipping the DIRECTION (27) switch down will play the track in REVERSE, to return to NORMAL play flip it back up.
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EFFECT: Press an EFFECT button: FILTER, ZOOM, PAN, TRANS, or ECHO (28), to activate an EFFECT. Tap the EFFECT (28) button to release.
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RATIO: The RATIO (29) knob controls the RATIO (DEPTH) and the JOG WHEEL (24) adjusts the TIME (LENGTH) parameter of an effect.
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LOOP, press RELOOP STUTTER (20) to play the LOOP or the CUE again.
BPM: Press the BPM (30) button to view the BPM (BEATS PER MINUTE) of a track, pressing it again will return to PITCH mode.
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MASTER TEMPO: Pressing MASTER TEMPO (31) locks the PITCH of a track with no change in vocal or instrument tone.
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PITCH BEND: Buttons for PITCH BEND (32), lower or raise the pitch percentage (- or + 4%) when pressed.
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PITCH: The PITCH (33) button activates the PITCH CONTROL SLIDE (35).
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PITCH SELECT (4%, 12%, 24%, & 100%): Use the PITCH SELECT (34) button to change the PITCH settings from 4%, 12%, & 24%.
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Press and hold for 100% PITCH.
PITCH CONTROL SLIDE: Moving the PITCH CONTROL SLIDE (35) up or down will lower or raise the pitch percentage.
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ROBO START: Using ROBO START (36) enables you to alternate play between two CDs using both sides.
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PGM (PROGRAM): First choose a side by selecting A or B (37). For track programming press PGM (37) then enter a track number followed by
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PGM (37) and so-forth. For direct selection press a TRACK NUMBER followed by SET (37) then PLAY/PAUSE (12) to jump to that track.
NOTE: FOR FURTHER EXPLANATION PLEASE SEE PGM SECTION.
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INTRODUCTION:
Congratulations on purchasing a Gemini CFX-50 Dual CD Player.
This state of the art professional CD player is backed by a three year
warranty, excluding lasers. One year warranty on CD lasers. Prior to
use, we suggest that you carefully read all the instructions.
FEATURES:
• 5 Hot Cue Points & BOP Feature • Seamless Looping & Instant Reverse
• Real Time Scratching • Anti-Shock Using RAM Buffer Memory
• Auto BPM Within LCD Display • Large Soft Touch Rubber Jog Wheel
• Fully Adjustable Brake & Start • LED Target Light for Draw Mechanism
• Variable Pitch Control (4%, 12%, 24%, & 100%)
• 5 DSP Effects With Time & Ratio Parameter Control
• New “State of the Art” Master Tempo With, Fully Functional Pitch
• Large LCD Screen with Blue LED Backlight & Dimmer Control
• Direct Access Keypad with Full Programmable Feature
SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS
Laser Diode Properties
Material: Ga - Al - As
Wavelength: 755 - 815 nm (25° C)
Laser Output: Continuous Wave, max. 0.5mW
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 the laser pickup clean by keeping the drawer
closed. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Since the CFX-50 is a dual CD player, most of the functions and controls
are duplicated on both sides of the CD player. To eliminate confusion and
to make the drawings easier to understand, we will only number the
left side functions and controls.
LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION:
Model CFX-50 is a dual voltage unit. It will operate at 115 or 230 volts.
To set the proper voltage, follow these steps:
1. Place the head of a screwdriver in the center of the VOLTAGE
SELECTOR SWITCH (1) found on the rear panel.
FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS:
ANTI-SHOCK BUFFER MEMORY: With 12 SECONDS OF ANTI-
SHOCK BUFFER MEMORY, each side of 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.
NOTE: REFER TO CONNECTION SECTION FOR REMOTE CONTROL (3) & LINE OUTPUT JACKS (4).
POWER: After making sure that the VOLTAGE SELECTOR (1) switch,
found on the rear panel, is properly set, plug the unit in and press the
POWER (6) button. The unit will turn on. Pushing the POWER button
(6) a second time will turn the unit off.
DISC TRAY: The DISC TRAY (7) is where the CD is held during loading,
unloading and playback. Pressing the disc trays STOP (8) button, will
open or close the tray. The DISC TRAY (7) holds both 12 cm and 8 cm
CDs. Please note, if the CFX-50 is in play mode, the tray will not open.
NOTE: DO NOT FORCE THE DISC TRAY (7), EXCESSIVE FORCE MAY DAMAGE THE CD MECHANISM.
STOP: Press the STOP (8) button to STOP a CD in PLAY mode and to
also load or remove a CD from the DISC TRAY (7).
NOTE: THE STOP (8) BUTTON ONL Y FUNCTIONS AS STOP AND EJECT ON THE REMOTE CONTROL.
DIMMER: Turn the DIMMER (9) to the right to increase brightness of the
DISPLAY (10), and push it in to lock the setting.
DISPLAY: The DISPLAY (10) shows the track number, pitch value, single-
auto cue, continue (for continuous play), and 3 different time displays.
These time displays are time elapsed on the track, time remaining on the
disc and time remaining on the track. Time is measured in minutes,
seconds and frames. It also shows the beats-per-minute of the track.
PLAYBACK DISPLAY BAR: The PLAYBACK DISPLAY BAR (11)
displays the elapsed and remaining time for each track. The display
flashes slowly when the track has 15 seconds remaining and pulses
rapidly when playing time is down to 5 seconds.
PLAY/PAUSE : Each press of the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (12) causes
the operation to change from play to pause or from pause back to play.
CUE/PREVIEW: With the unit in the PLAY mode and after the CUE POINT
has been programmed, pressing CUE/PREVIEW (13) will cause the CD
player to enter the PAUSE mode at the programmed CUE POINT. Holding
down the CUE/PREVIEW (13) button changes the function to PREVIEW
and starts the CD from the programmed CUE POINT. Releasing the CUE/
PREVIEW (13) button will return the CD laser to the preset CUE POINT.
TRACK : The TRACK (14) buttons let you select the track to play.
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) for POWER.
2. Using the included cables, plug one end into the REMOTE CONTROL (3)
connector on side 2 and the other end into the MAIN UNIT (3) connector
also on side 2. Do the same for side 1.
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 CFX-50 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
DA T, MD, HARD DRIVE, ETC to the COAXIAL (5) INPUTS on the rear
panel of the transport to record a DIGITAL signal.
SEARCH : The SEARCH (15) buttons are used to move forward
or reverse while in play or pause mode. See the CUE INSTRUCTIONS
section for more information.
TIME: The TIME BUTTON (16) switches the time display between the
three available choices listed under DISPLAY (10).
SINGLE: Pressing the SINGLE (17) activates the AUTO CUE FUNCTION.
The AUTO CUE FUNCTION causes the unit to pause at the beginning of
music of the following track and allows you to start play immediately
from the start of music without any blank space (which exists at the
beginning of every track). Pressing the SINGLE (17) button a second
time activates the CONTINUOUS function causing the unit to play
continuously (after the last track, the unit will return to the first track of
the disc and continue to play). Pressing the SINGLE (17) button a third
time deactivates the CONTINUOUS function.
FLY CUE: The FLY CUE (18) function lets you set cues “on the fly” with the
press of a button. Press FLY CUE (18) when the disc reaches the musical
location you wish to make your cue or start point. The CUE POINT is now
programmed. Press CUE/PREVIEW (13) to return to the CUE POINT. Press
PLAY/PAUSE (12) and the unit start from the pre-programmed spot.
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CUE-B/EXIT: After a CUE POINT is memorized, pressing the CUE-B/EXIT
(19) button in PLAY mode, repeats the section between the CUE POINT
and the point where the CUE-B/EXIT (19) button was pressed. Press
the CUE-B/EXIT (19) button again or pause play to exit the repeating play.
RELOOP/STUTTER: RELOOP/STUTTER (20) is used for repeated play
(stutter) from the cue point, repeating a previously set LOOP. The
reloop function automatically returns the music to the CUE POINT and
will play the LOOP until it is released with the CUE-B/EXIT BUTTON
(19). CD starts instant play from the previously set CUE POINTS.
B-EDIT: After a LOOP has been memorized you can change the length of
the LOOP by pressing B-EDIT (21) then use the JOG WHEEL (24) to
adjust the length. To exit EDIT mode press B-EDIT (21) again.
BOP: When you set a CUE POINT using the FLY CUE (18) button you can
return to that cue point at any time during the musical performance
simply by pressing the BOP BUTTON (22). The music will immediately
return to that point.
MEMO (CUE 1-5): The CFX-50 allows you to set up to 5 different CUE
POINTS using the CUE 1-5 (23) buttons. To set each individual CUE
POINT, press the MEMO (23) button and then a CUE 1-5 button. You
can keep setting CUE POINTS up to 5. As your music is playing, if you
would like it to jump to one of your set CUE POINTS, simply press that
individual CUE button and the music will jump to that point.
JOG WHEEL: Use the JOG WHEEL (24) to make fine adjustments in
PAUSE mode when setting a CUE POINT. Use the JOG WHEEL (24) to
bend the PITCH for precise synchronization in PLAY mode. In VINYL
mode use the wheel to SCRATCH the music. If you move the wheel
back and forth the music will stop and play slowly like a vinyl turntable.
When the JOG WHEEL (24) stops moving the music will continue. If you
are using EFFECTS in CD MODE the JOG WHEEL (24) will adjust the
TIME parameter of an EFFECT.
PITCH SELECT (4%, 12%, 24%, & 100%): Use the PITCH SELECT (34)
button to assign the percentage of PITCH the PITCH CONTROL SLIDE
(35) will have. The 4% button will assign +/-4% to the pitch control slide.
The 12% button will assign +/-12% to the pitch control slide. The 24%
button will assign +/-24% to the pitch control slide. Press and hold
PITCH SELECT (34) for 100% PITCH. The PITCH (33) button must be
ON for the PITCH SELECT (34) 4%, 12% and 24% button to work.
PITCH CONTROL SLIDE: Moving the PITCH CONTROL SLIDE (35) up
or down will lower or raise the pitch percentage.
ROBO START: Press the ROBO START BUTTON (36) to activate ROBO
START function (the button will blink). Use ROBO STAR T in SINGLE-
AUTO CUE 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 ROBO START instructions section for further instructions.
PGM (PROGRAM): Use the PGM (37) section for DIRECT SELECT or
to create a TRACK PROGRAM. Please refer to the PGM section for
detailed instructions.
OPERATIONS:
1. Make sure that the VOLTAGE SELECTOR (1) switch, found on the rear
panel, is set for the proper voltage. Plug the unit in and press the
POWER (6) button. The unit will turn on. Pushing the POWER (6) button
a second time will turn the unit off.
2. Press the STOP (8) button, place a CD in the DISC TRAY (7) and press
the STOP (8) button again. The tray will close into the unit.
3. Push the TRACK (14) buttons to select the track you want to play.
4. Press the PLAY/PAUSE (12) buttons and the unit will instantly play.
JOG MODE: Press JOG MODE (25) to change from CD to VINYL mode.
When in VINYL mode the EFFECTS TIME PARAMETER will be locked.
BRAKE/START: The BRAKE/START (26) knobs control the amount of
TORQUE the CD player has, like a record starting and stopping on a vinyl
turntable. Turn the knobs to the right to increase the TORQUE for
BRAKE or START. When you are in VINYL mode just, press the PLAY/
PAUSE BUTTON (12) button to BRAKE or START the TRACK. Push in
the knobs to lock them in place. (MAXIMUM 5 SECONDS)
DIRECTION: Flipping the DIRECTION (27) switch down will play the track
in REVERSE, to return to NORMAL play flip it back up.
EFFECTS: (FILTER, ZOOM, PAN, TRANS, ECHO): Press any one of
five EFFECTS (28): (FILTER, ZOOM, PAN, TRANS, ECHO) buttons to
use that effect, then turn the RATIO (29) knob to adjust the EFFECT
RATIO (DEPTH) and turn JOG WHEEL (24) for the TIME parameters of
the EFFECT. Press the EFFECTS (28) button to turn the EFFECT ON and OFF.
RATIO: Turn the RATIO (29) knob to INCREASE or DECREASE the
DEPTH P ARAMETER of an EFFECT.
BPM: The BPM (30) button enables you to adjust the beats per minute of
the music either automatically or manually. Press the BPM (30) button to
activate the automatic BPM control. To switch to manual operation,
press and hold the BPM (30) button for 3 seconds. Then tap the button
in the tempo of your choice and the music will set itself to that tempo.
MASTER TEMPO BUTTON: The MASTER TEMPO BUTTON (31) 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.
PITCH BEND BUTTONS: Pushing the PITCH BEND BUTTONS (32) will
automatically raise the pitch up to +4% or lower the pitch down to -4%
from the existing pitch setting. Releasing the buttons will return the pitch
to the original pitch setting. You can use this function to match the pitch
bend when mixing from one song to another.
PITCH: Pushing the PITCH BUTTON (33) activates the PITCH CONTROL
SLIDE (35). The pitch of the CD will change according to the position of
the PITCH CONTROL SLIDE (35).
EFFECTS:
Press any one of five EFFECTS (28): (FILTER, ZOOM, PAN,
TRANS, ECHO) buttons to use an effect. Press the EFFECT (28)
button to turn the EFFECT ON and OFF. The FILTER effect allows you
to change the cutoff frequency of the playback sound. This allows the
DJ to extract and play back specific parts from the playback sound.
The ZOOM effect changes the delay time by mixing a short delay with
the playback sound. This function allows you to produce the sound of
a jet engine or flanger effect using a single CD player. PAN simply pans
the sound from the LEFT and to the RIGHT. PAN changes in speed with
parameter adjustments. TRANS cuts off the audio signal in cycles
causing a stutter effect, the length of the incoming sound will decrease
as the parameter increases. ECHO repeats the music and will create a
reverb with higher parameters. JOG WHEEL (24) and RATIO (29)
control the PARAMETERS of the EFFECTS. Turning the JOG WHEEL
(24) to the RIGHT and LEFT will INCREASE and DECREASE the
PARAMETERS of an EFFECT. RATIO (29) is for the EFFECT DEPTH
and JOG WHEEL (24) is for TIME. To turn an EFFECT OFF, press
either the EFFECTS (28) button or the EFFECT button that is being
used: FILTER, ZOOM, PAN, TRANS, & ECHO (28).
CUES:
FLY CUE:
To use FLY CUE (18) to set a FLY CUE POINT and SEAMLESS LOOP
follow these instructions:
1. While a track is in PLAY mode, press FLY CUE (18) at the point where
you want the CUE POINT to be, (FLY CUE (18) will flash green and
CUE/PREVIEW (13) will flash blue) as the CD plays. Now that a CUE
POINT is memorized, press the CUE/PREVIEW (13) button to return to
the FLY CUE POINT at any time. Push the PLAY/PAUSE (12) button,
and the unit will instantly play from the CUE POINT selected. Pressing
BOP (22) or RELOOP STUTTER (20) will also start PLAY from the CUE
POINT.
2. To create a SEAMLESS LOOP press FLY CUE (18) to memorize a CUE
POINT. Using the previously selected CUE POINT, press the CUE-B/
EXIT (19) button to activate an EXIT POINT and start the LOOP, (the
FLY CUE (18) and CUE-B/EXIT (19) buttons will flash green together).
Press CUE-B/EXIT (19) to EXIT the LOOP at any time, and press
RELOOP STUTTER (20) to activate the LOOP.
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