Gemini MP-3000X User Manual
OPERATIONS MANUAL
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MANUAL DEL OPERADOR
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS
MP-3000X
DUAL PRO DIGITAL MP3/AUDIO CD-PLAYER
DOPPEL PROFI MP3/AUDIO DIGITALSCHALLPLATTE SPIELER
DOBLE PRO DIGITAL MP3/AUDIO LECTOR DE CD
PRO NUMÉRIQUE DUEL MP3/AUDIO LECTUER DE CD
PLAYS: MP3/AUDIO CDS, CDR, & CDRW
SPIELT: MP3/AUDIO CDS, CDR, & CDRW
REPRODUCE: MP3/AUDIO CDS, CDR, & CDRW
REPREPRODIUT: MP3/AUDIO CDS, CDR, & CDRW
MUL TI-LANGUAGE INSTRUCTIONS:
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DEUTSCH........................................................................................................PAGE 7
ESPAÑOL......................................................................................................PAGE 10
FRANCAIS.....................................................................................................PAGE 13
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QUICK START GUIDE:
1
VOLTAGE SELECTOR: To set the proper voltage, adjust the VOLTAGE SELECTOR (1) switch to 115 or 230 volts.
2
POWER JACK (AC IN): Connect the power plug into the POWER JACK (2) for power.
3
REMOTE CONTROL: Use the included CABLE & REMOTE CONTROL (3) jacks to connect the REMOTE CONTROL
to the MAIN UNIT.
4
LINE OUTPUT JACKS: LINE OUTPUT JACKS (4) provide stereo sound via RCA cables to your mixer or receiver.
NOTE: MAKE SURE CABLES ARE PLUGGED IN TIGHT FOR OPTIMAL SOUND.
5
BNC (DIGITAL OUTPUT): Use the BNC (5) jack to connect to any type of device that accepts digital signals.
6
POWER: Press the POWER (6) button to turn on the CD player.
NOTE: MAKE SURE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH (1) IS SET BEFORE USE.
7
DISC TRAY: Put a CD in the DISC TRAY (7) after pressing OPEN/CLOSE (8); trays hold both 12 cm and 8 cm CDs.
8
OPEN/CLOSE: Tap OPEN/CLOSE (8) once to open the tray and again to close it.
9
DISPLAY: The DISPLAY (9) shows the various functions for the CD Player. See
details.
10
PLAYBACK DISPLAY BAR: The PLAYBACK DISPLAY BAR (10) shows the TIME ELAPSED and TIME REMAINING
11
PLAY/PAUSE: Press PLAY/PAUSE (11) button to activate PLAY or PAUSE mode. See
INSTRUCTIONS
for details.
FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
CUE
or
ROBO START
for
.
12
CUE/PREVIEW: Tap CUE/PREVIEW (12) to come back to a set CUE or press and hold to PREVIEW from a CUE,
refer to
13
SEARCH: Use the SEARCH (13) buttons to scan forward and reverse directions on a TRACK
14
TRACK SEARCH: Press the TRACK SEARCH (14) buttons to select which TRACK to play.
15
TIME: Tap the TIME (15) button to switch the TIME preference in three modes: ELAPSED, REMAIN, TOTAL REMAIN.
16
STOP: Press STOP (16) once to stop the CD.
17
SINGLE AUTO CUE/CONTINUE: Tap SINGLE AUTO CUE/CONTINUE (17) for: SINGLE AUTO CUE, CONTINUOUS,
CUE INSTRUCTIONS.
.
and NORMAL modes.
18
FLY CUE: FLY CUE (18) sets a CUE POINT on the fly.
19
B/EXIT: Press B/EXIT (19) in PLAY mode, after a CUE POINT is memorized to start a LOOP, press again to exit LOOP.
20
B-EDIT: Press B-EDIT (20) and use the JOG WHEEL (22) to edit an existing LOOP, press again to exit EDIT mode.
21
RETURN: To play from a saved CUE POINT or a LOOP, press RETURN (21) to play the LOOP or the CUE again
22
JOG WHEEL: The JOG WHEEL (22) has various functions: PITCH BEND, CUEING, and TRACK SEARCHING.
23
SEARCH MODE: Press to change the SEARCH MODE (23) of the JOG WHEEL (22) from MUSIC to TRACK mode.
24
SEARCH MODE LED: The SEARCH MODE LED (24) displays which SEARCH MODE (23) is in use.
25
PITCH: The PITCH (25) button activates the PITCH CONTROL SLIDE (27)
.
26
PITCH BEND: Buttons for PITCH BEND (26), lower or raise the pitch percentage (- or +) 4% when pressed.
27
PITCH CONTROL SLIDE: Moving the PITCH CONTROL SLIDE (27) up or down will lower or raise the pitch
percentage (- or +) 4%, 8%, & 16%.
28
VPS (VARIABLE PITCH SELECTOR) 4%, 8% & 16%: Use the VPS (28) buttons use to change the PITCH settings
from 4%, 8%, & 16%.
29
ROBO START: Using ROBO START (29) enables you to alternate play between two CDs using both sides.
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MP-3000X
(REMOTE CONTROL UNIT)
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(MAIN UNIT)
(DIGIT AL MIXER OR AMP)
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INTRODUCTION:
Congratulations on your purchase of a Gemini MP-3000X CD Player. Your state-ofthe-art professional CD Player is backed by a three-year warranty that excludes
lasers, which are covered by a separate one-year warranty. Prior to use of this unit,
we suggest you carefully read the following instructions. Your Gemini MP-3000X
CD Player comes equipped with ADCS (Automatic Disc Calibration System), a
unique state-of-the-art feature. CDs are produced by a variety of manufacturers and
recorded by many different professional companies as well as the do-it-yourselfers
at home. Therefore, all CDs do not play the same. The ADCS automatically
adjusts the laser in your MP-3000X CD Player for each individual CD you insert into
the tray, to give you the best possible performance for every CD you play regardless
of how it was manufactured or how it was recorded. With this exclusive system you
always get consistent and reliable performance as well as exceptional sound quality
every time you play a CD... any CD.
FEATURES:
• Can Play: MP3/AUDIO CDS, CDR, CDRW
• Frame- Accurate & Ultra-Fast Track Music Search
• ADCS (Automatic Disc Calibration System)
• 4%, 8%, 16% Pitch Control Range
• Pitch Bend • Robo-Start
• Instant Start • Anti-Shock Buffer Memory
• Search Mode Selector • Inner/Outer Jog Wheel
• Adjustable Pitch Control • Real-Time Editing For Loop
• High-Visibility Blue LED Display • Cue, Pitch, Loop & Bend
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 tray closed.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS:
Laser Diode Properties
Material: Ga - Al - As
Wavelength: 755 - 815 nm (25° C)
Laser Output: Continuous Wave, max. 5mWCAUTIONS
LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION:
The Gemini MP-3000X CD Player is a dual voltage unit operating at 115 or 230
volts. Be sure to set the proper voltage:
1. Place the head of a 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. Using the included cable, plug one end into the REMOTE CONTROL (3) jack and
the other end in the MAIN UNIT (REMOTE CONTROL) (3) jack.
2. Plug one end of a set of RCA connectors into the two LINE OUTPUT JACKS (4) on
the back of your CD unit.
3. Plug the other end of the RCA connectors into any of the available line level input
jacks on your mixer. If you are playing the MP-3000X through a receiver, you can
plug the RCA connectors into the CD or AUX INPUT JACKS located on the
receiver. If there are no CD or AUX INPUTS, use any line level (not phono) input.
4. The DIGITAL OUTPUT- BNC (5) jacks are for connecting to any type of DAT, MD,
HARD DRIVE, or any other type of device that accept digital signals.
FUNCTIONS:
POWER
: After making sure the VOLTAGE SELECTOR (1) switch is properly set, plug
the unit in and press the POWER (6) button. The unit will turn on. Pushing
POWER (6) a second time turns the unit off.
DISC TRAY
NOTE: THE DISC TRAY (7) WILL NOT OPEN WHEN THE MP-3000X IS IN THE PLAY MODE.
OPEN/CLOSE
: The DISC TRAY (7) is where the CD is held during loading, unloading and
playback. Pressing OPEN/CLOSE (8) opens or closes the tray. The DISC TRAY
(7) holds both 12 cm and 8 cm CDs and automatically closes after remaining open
for three minutes.
: Press OPEN/CLOSE (8) to load or remove a CD from the DISC TRAY (7).
DISPLAY
: The DISPLAY (9) shows: TOTAL TRACKS, TRACK NUMBER, PITCH
VALUE, SINGLE-AUTO CUE, CONTINUE (continuous play), and three different
time displays: ELAPSED, REMAIN and TOTAL REMAIN on a disc. Time is
measured in MINUTES, SECONDS and FRAMES.
NOTE: FOR MP3 DISCS THE DISPLAY WILL ONLY SHOW THE ELASPSED AND REMAIN TIME.
PLAYBACK DISPLAY BAR
remaining play time and time elapsed for each track. The display flashes slowly
when the track has 15 seconds remaining and pulses rapidly when play time is
down to 5 seconds.
PLAY/PAUSE
from PLAY to P AUSE or PAUSE to PLAY.
CUE/PREVIEW
programmed, pressing CUE/PREVIEW (12) will cause the CD player to enter the
PAUSE mode at the programmed CUE POINT. Holding down the CUE/PREVIEW
(12) button changes the function to PREVIEW and starts the CD from the
programmed CUE POINT. Releasing the CUE/PREVIEW (12) button will return the
CD laser to the preset CUE POINT.
SEARCH
in PLAY or PAUSE mode. See the CUE INSTRUCTIONS section for more information.
TRACK SEARCH
TIME
choices listed under DISPLAY (9).
STOP
SINGLE AUTO CUE/CONTINUE
activates the AUTO CUE function. The AUTO CUE causes the CD to pause at
the recorded beginning of the next track and allows you to start play into the next
song with no space in between songs. Pressing SINGLE AUTO CUE/CONTINUE
(17) a second time will activate the CONTINUOUS function. This causes the CD to
repeat play continuously until SINGLE AUTO CUE/CONTINUE (17) is pressed
a third time to deactivate the CONTINUOUS function. Player will play from the
beginning to the end of a CD and stop, in NORMAL mode.
FLY CUE
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 (12) to return to the CUE POINT. Press PLAY/PAUSE (11) and the unit
starts from the pre-programmed spot.
B/EXIT
mode, repeats the section between the CUE POINT and the point where the B/EXIT
(19) button was pressed. Press the B/EXIT (19) button again or pause play to exit
the repeating play.
B-EDIT
by pressing B-EDIT (20) then use the JOG WHEEL (22) to adjust the length. To
exit EDIT mode press B-EDIT (20) again.
RETURN
LOOP from normal play, press the RETURN (21) button after saving the LOOP. To
return to and instantly play from a previously saved CUE POINT, press the RETURN
(21) button after setting the CUE POINT (if you do not have a LOOP saved).
JOG WHEEL
Press SEARCH MODE (23) to change between modes. In MUSIC mode you can
use the INNER WHEEL to make fine adjustments in PAUSE mode for CUEING and
to bend the pitch for precise synchronization in PLAY mode. Use the OUTER
WHEEL for rapid searching just like the SEARCH (13) buttons. In TRACK mode
the INNER WHEEL will skip a few tracks as you turn the wheel, and the OUTER
WHEEL will jump through many tracks when turned.
PITCH
pitch of the CD will change according to the position of the PITCH CONTROL SLIDE (27).
PITCH BEND
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.
VPS (VARIABLE PITCH SELECTOR) 4%, 8% and 16%
assign the percent the PITCH CONTROL SLIDE (27) will have. The 4% button will assign
+/- 4% to the PITCH CONTROL SLIDE (27). The 8% button will assign +/- 8% to the
PITCH CONTROL SLIDE (27). The 16% button will assign +/- 16% to the PITCH
CONTROL SLIDE (27). The PITCH (25) button must be ON for the VPS (28) to work.
: Each press of PLAY/PAUSE (11) causes the operation to change
: With the unit in the PLAY mode and after the CUE POINT has been
: The SEARCH (13) buttons are used to move forward or reverse while
: The TRACK SEARCH (14) buttons let you select a track to play.
: The TIME (15) button switches the time display between the three available
: The STOP (16) button ends CD play.
: The FLY CUE (18) function lets you set cues “on the fly” with the press of a
: After a CUE POINT is memorized, pressing the B/EXIT (19) button in PLAY
: After a LOOP has been memorized you can change the length of the LOOP
: The RETURN (21) button has two functions. To return to a previously saved
: The JOG WHEEL (22) has two modes: MUSIC and TRACK modes.
: Pushing the PITCH (25) button activates the PITCH section of the unit. The
: Pushing the PITCH BEND (26) buttons will automatically raise
: The PLAYBACK DISPLAY BAR (10) displays the
: Pressing SINGLE AUTO CUE/CONTINUE (17)
: Use the VPS (28) buttons to
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Make sure that the VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH (1), found on the rear panel, is
set for the proper voltage. Plug the unit in and press the POWER (6) switch. The
unit is ON. Pushing POWER (6) a second time turns the unit OFF.
2. Press OPEN/CLOSE (8) and place a CD in the DISC TRAY (7). Press OPEN/
CLOSE (8) again. The tray will close.
3. Push TRACK SEARCH (14) to select the track you wish to play.
4. Press PLAY/PAUSE (11) and the unit will instantly play.
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