Gemini CD Player CDX 2400 User Manual

DUAL CD PLAYER  
CDX-2400  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACION  
MODE D’EMPLOI  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
FOR ENGLISH READERS  
FOR SPANISH READERS  
FOR FRENCH READERS  
FOR GERMAN READERS  
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CDX-2400  
LINE OUTPUT JACKS Plug one end of the included RCA cable into  
LINE OUTPUT JACKS on the rear panel. Plug the other end of the  
RCA connectors into any available line input jacks on your mixer.  
If you are connecting the CDX-2400 through a reciever, you can  
plug the RCA connectors into the CD or AUX INPUT JACKS on your  
reciever. If there are no CD or AUX INPUTS use any line level  
(not phono) inputs.  
INTRODUCTION:  
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Congratulations on purchasing the Gemini CDX-2400 Dual CD Player.  
This state of the art 2U professional Dual CD player is backed by a 1 year  
warranty*. Prior to use, we suggest that you carefully read all the instructions.  
FEATURES:  
- Audio CD, CD-R CD-RW compatible  
- Anti-shock using RAM buffer memory  
- 2 Selectable Jog modes Pitch Bend/Search  
- Instant-start & cue with preview  
- Single auto-cue/continuous play modes  
- One seamless loop per side with reloop  
- Pitch bend via jog wheel or buttons  
- Three mode time selection  
CONTROL CABLES Plug the CONTROL CABLES to each side of the  
CDX-2400 be careful when plugging in these cables, never force  
the cable into its socket, making sure that the DIN connector at the  
end of the cable properly aligns with the drawing on the back of  
the CDX-2400.  
FUNCTIONS:  
- Frame accurate search  
- Large blue backlit LCD display  
- Coaxial RCA digital output  
- Rubber jog wheels with finger grips  
- Variable pitch control with a 16% range  
POWER: Once you have connected all your cables and made sure  
that the VOLTAGE SELECTION SWITCH is set correctly, you can turn  
the CDX-2400 on by pressing the POWER button, pressing the  
CDX-2400’s POWER button a second time will turn off the unit.  
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DISC TRAY: The DISC TRAY is where the CD is held during loading,  
unloading and playback, and holds both 12 cm and 8cm CD’s.  
(DO NOT FORCE THE CD TRAY TO CLOSE EXCESSIVE FORCE WILL  
DAMAGE THE CD MECHANISM, USE THE OPEN AND CLOSE BUT-  
TONS)  
SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS:  
Laser Diode Properties  
Material: Ga - Al - As  
Wavelength: 755 - 815 nm (25° C)  
Laser Output: Continuous Wave, max. 0.5 mW  
EJECT BUTTON: Pressing the EJECT BUTTON will open or close the  
DISC TRAY, unless the CDX-2400 is in play mode, then you must first  
stop the side you wich to eject.  
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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 bottom  
screws.  
JOG WHEEL : In SEARCH MODE the JOG WHEEL can be used to  
search forward or bacwards in the music track, as well as for fine  
adjustments to a CUE point in PAUSE mode. In PITCH BEND mode the  
JOG WHEEL will function the same as the PITCH BEND allowing you  
to speed up (FORWARD) or slow down (REWIND) the music clock-  
wise bieng (FORWARD) and counter clockwise being (REWIND).  
JOG MODE BUTTON: When the JOG MODE BUTTON is illuminated  
it indicates the the JOG WHEEL is in SEARCH MODE, and when not  
illuminated it indicates that the JOG WHEEL is in PITCH BEND  
MODE.  
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7. There are NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Please  
refer to a qualified technician.  
DISPLAY: The DISPLAY shows the track number, pitch value, pitch  
bend, single, continue (for continuous play), play/pause modes, fast  
forward/reverse modes, loop mode, reloop mode, PGM, repeat  
modes, the playback display bar, and three diffirent time displays.  
These times displays are TIME ELAPSED on the track, TIME REMAIN-  
ING on the disc and and TIME REMAINING on the track. Time is  
measured in minutes, seconds and frames.  
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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.  
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.  
PGM: Allows you to create a set playlist. To program a set list into  
the CDX-2400 memory, begin by stopping the unit from play and  
pressing PGM to begin the set list. Select a track by using the track  
selection button to scan to the first track to be placed in the set list.  
When you have selected the proper track press PGM and the  
CDX-2400 will be ready to set your next selection. Repeat the previ-  
ous steps until you have completed your playlist, then press play to  
begin the set list.  
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CONNECTIONS:  
VOLTAGE SELECTION SWITCH Before plugging the CDX-2400 into any  
wall outlet, make sure that the VOLTAGE SELECTION SWITCH is set to  
the proper voltage.  
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To change this selection unscrew the hard plastic protective top with a  
Phillips head screw driver. Then use a flat head screw driver to move  
the switch to the proper selection (115V or 230V) .  
Do not force or twist the switch. Excessive force may cause damage, if  
the switch does not move smoothly, contact a qualified technician.  
REPEAT: Press the repeat button once to engage 1 or repeat the  
selected track. Press REPEAT again to engage ALL setting wich will  
repeat all the tracks on the CD. Press REPEAT again to disengage  
the repeat function  
POWER After you have properly set the VOLTAGE LINE SELECTOR  
SWITCH you may plug in the power cord of the CDX-2400.  
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CDX-2400  
TRACK SELECTION: The TRACK SELECTION buttons let you select  
the track to play. +10 allows you to scan through the track selection  
in increments of 10. TRACK SKIP allows you to scan through each  
track one at a time.  
FUNCTIONS:  
(CONTINUED)  
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SINGLE: Pressing the SINGLE button engages SINGLE mode, in this  
mode the CDX-2400 will play one song and then stop. Pressing the  
SINGLE button again will then activate CONTINUOUS mode 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).  
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NOTE : ONCE YOU HAVE SKIPPED TO ANOTHER TRACK, YOU MAY NOT GO BACK  
TO YOUR PROGRAMMED CUE POINT. YOU MUST BEGIN YOUR CUE SELECTION  
OVER AGAIN, THE CUE WILL BE PRESET TO THE BEGINNING OF THE NEWLEY SE-  
LECTED TRACK.  
TIME: The TIME BUTTON switches the time display between three  
available sources, these three are TIME ELAPSED on the track, TIME  
REMAINING on the disc and and TIME REMAINING on the track.  
TIME ELAPSED indicates how much time has currently gone by since the  
play button was pressed, TIME REMAING ON DISC will count down the  
time remaining on the entire disc and TIME REMAINING ON TRACK  
counts down the time that is left before the end of the track.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING:  
- If a disc will not play, check to see if the disc was loaded correctly  
(label side up). Also check the disc for excessive dirt, scratches, etc.  
- If the disc turns but there is no sound, check the cable connections,  
if they are ok, check your amplifier or reciever.  
PITCH: Pushing the PITCH button (the button will light up blue) activates  
the PITCH CONTROL SLIDE. The pitch or speed of the CD will change  
plus or minus 12% depending on the position of the PITCH CONTROL  
SLIDER. Push the PITCH button again to deactivate this mode.  
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-If the CD skips, check the CD for dirt or scratches. Do not assume that  
the CD player is defective. Many cd’s are recorded out of spec and  
will skip on most or all CD players. Before sending the unit for repair,  
try playing a CD that you are sure plays properly.  
PITCH CONTROL SLIDE: Moving the PITCH CONTROL SLIDE  
up or down will lower or raise the pitch percentage + or - 12%.  
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SPECIFICATIONS:  
PITCH BEND: Pushing the PITCH BEND BUTTONS will automatically  
raise the pitch up to +16% or lower the pitch down to -16% 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 beat  
when mixing from one song to another  
GENERAL:  
Type................................................................................Compact Disc Player  
Disc Type...................................Standard Compact discs (12 cm & 8 cm)  
Time Display......................Track Elapsed, Track Remain, or Total remain  
Variable Pitch....................................... 12% Slider with Resume Switch  
Pitch Bend............................................................................ 16% Maximum  
Instant Start....................................................................Within 0.03 seconds  
Installation...........................................................................................19" each  
Dimensions.........Main unit: 19" x 3.5" x 10" (482.6 x 88.9 x 254 mm)  
…….........…Remote unit: 19" x 3.5" x 3.5" (482.6 x 88.9 x 88.9 mm)  
Weight Per Unit..........................................Main unit: 11.35 lbs. (5.14 kg)  
…...................................................................Remote unit: 3.85 lbs.(1.74kg)  
LOOP SECTION: A LOOP repeats the section between the entry point  
(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).  
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 OUT BUTTON will turn OFF and the IN BUTTON will remain lit  
to indicate that your loop is stored in the CDX-2400 memory. Pressing  
the IN BUTTON 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.  
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AUDIO SECTION:  
Quantization.....................................1 Bit Linear/Channel, 3 Beam Laser  
Oversampling Rate..............................................................................8 Times  
Sampling Frequency..........................................................................44.1 kHz  
Frequency Response............................................................20 Hz to 20 kHz  
Total Harmonic Distortion...................................................Less Than 0.05%  
Signal to Noise Ratio..............................................................................85 dB  
Dynamic Range........................................................................................85 dB  
Channel Separation.................................................................85 dB (1 KHz)  
Output Level...................................................................2.0 +/- 0.2V R.M.S.  
Power Supply.......................................................AC 115/230V, 60/50 Hz  
Press RELOOP to return to the beginning of the previously saved loop  
from normal play. Press RELOOP repeatedly to cause the loop to stutter.  
NOTE: THE FIRST LOOP WILL HAVE A PAUSE AT THE EXIT POINT,  
WHILE ALL OTHERS WILL BE SEAMLESS.  
PLAY/PAUSE: Each press of the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON  
causes the operation to change from PLAY to PAUSE or from PAUSE  
back to PLAY. The PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON remains lit when in PLAY  
mode, while it blinks in PAUSE mode.  
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SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITH-  
OUT NOTICE FOR PURPOSE OF IMPROVEMENT.  
CUE: While the unit is playing and after the cue point has been  
programmed, pressing CUE will cause the CD player to enter the  
PAUSE mode (PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON blinks) at the programmed cue  
point (the CUE LED is lit). Holding down the CUE button  
changes the function to preview , and allows you to stutter start or play  
from the programmed CUE POINT Releasing the CUE button will return  
the CD to the preset CUE point.  
STOP BUTTON: When pressed the STOP BUTTON stops the playback  
of the CD player.  
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