Gemini CD-400X - Manual (Page 4)

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PITCH: Pushing the PITCH (21) button activates the PITCH CONTROL
(23). The pitch of the CD will change according to the position of the
PITCH CONTROL (23).
PITCH BEND : Pushing the PITCH BEND (22) buttons will automati-
cally 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 beat when
mixing from one track to another.
DIGITAL OUTPUT JACK: Connecting any type of DAT, MD, HARD
DRIVE, or other such items which accept digital signals to the BNC (1)
output connector on the rear panel of the transports allows you to
record a digital signal from CD.
MASTER TEMPO: MASTER TEMPO (25) This 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.
EFFECTS BUTTONS: The ZOOM (26) effect changes the delay time by
rotating the JOG WHEEL (16), mixing a short delay with the playback sound.
This function allows you to produce the sound of a jet engine (flanger
effect) using a single CD player. The ECHO button (27) adds echo to the
music. The delay time can be adjusted by turning the JOG WHEEL (16)
to the left or right. The FILTER button (28) allows you to change the
cutoff frequency of the playback sound when the JOG WHEEL (16) is
rotated. This allows the DJ to extract and play back specific parts
from the playback sound. The BRAKE button (29) allows adjustment in
the speed at which the CD slows down until it stops.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Make sure that the VOLTAGE SELECTOR (4) switch, found on the rear
panel, is set for the proper voltage. Plug the unit in and press the
POWER (3) switch.
2. Press the OPEN (24) button, place a CD in the DISC TRAY (17) and
close the tray door.
3. Push the TRACK SKIP (8) buttons to select the track you want to play.
4. Press the PLAY/PAUSE (11) button and the unit will instantly play.
CUE INSTRUCTIONS
1. To memorize the spot at which you want play to start, the cue point,
select the proper track, and then push the PLAY/PAUSE (11) button so
the unit goes into play mode (the play/pause LED will glow). Listen to
the CD and when the CD gets to the approximate spot, push the PLAY/
PAUSE (11) button so the unit goes into pause mode (the PLAY/PAUSE
LED will blink). Move the JOG WHEEL (16) or use the SEARCH (9)
buttons to find the precise spot you want play to begin, and push the
PLAY/PAUSE (11) to memorize the cue point. Press CUE (10) to return
to the memorized cue point in pause mode, and then push PLAY/
PAUSE (11) to play from the cue point. Or you can press the BOP/
RELOOP (7) button to return to and instantly play from the saved cue
point (if you do not have a loop saved).
To use FLY CUE (5) to set a cue point, follow these instructions:
1. With the unit in the play mode (play/pause LED glows green), press
FLY CUE (5) at the point where you want the cue point to be (the unit
will continue to play). The cue point is now memorized. Press the CUE
(10) button to return to the memorized cue point. Push the PLAY/
PAUSE (11) button, and the unit will instantly play from the spot
selected.
AND/OR
To use the SET CUE (15) button and the DIRECT ACCESS (12) buttons
to set a cue point, follow these instructions:
1. Press the SET CUE (15) button (the set cue LED will light). Use the
DIRECT ACCESS (12) buttons to memorize the spot at which you want
play to start, the cue point, by selecting the proper track, minute,
second and frame. Push the CUE (10) button to set the CUE. You can
do this in any mode, including play mode, so that you may cue a track
while playing a track. Press the CUE (10) button again to return to the
memorized cue point in pause mode, and then push PLAY/PAUSE (11)
to play from the cue point. Or you can press the BOP/RELOOP (7)
button to return to and instantly play from the saved cue point (if you
do not have a loop saved).
SPECIFICATIONS:
GENERAL:
Disc Type.........................................Standard Compact discs 12 cm & 8 cm)
Time Display............................Track Elapsed, Track Remain, or Total remain
Variable Pitch.........................................+/- 10% Slider with Resume Switch
Start..............................................................................Within 0.15 seconds
Track Selection.........................................1 to 99 Tracks
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 0.005%
Signal to Noise Ratio............................................................................>96 dB
Dynamic Range...................................................................................>94 dB
Output Level (nominal)..........................................................1.9 Volts R.M.S.
Power Supply..............................................................AC 115/230V,60/50Hz
Dimensions.................................9.75” x 8.5” x 3.25” (274 x 216 x 82.5 mm)
Weight.......................................................................................5 lbs. (2.3 kg)
* Specifications and design are subject to change without notice
for purpose of improvement.
SUGGESTION: To avoid confusion while setting cue points, keep the time
display in ELAPSED TIME mode. When you use the DIRECT ACCESS
BUTTONS to set a cue, the track, minute, second and frame are always in
elapsed time. If the unit’s time display is in TRACK REMAIN or TOTAL
REMAIN mode, the track, minute, second and frame displayed will be the
remain time and not the track, minute, second and frame you entered.
2. To fine tune a cue point, pause play at the memorized cue point (the
cue LED will glow and the PLAY/PAUSE LED will blink), then use the
JOG WHEEL (16) or SEARCH (9) buttons to scan frame by frame (1/
75th of a second) to where you want play to begin (the CUE LED will
blink while you scan). Press the PLAY/PAUSE (11) button to save the
new cue point.
Note: During fine tuning there will be a stutter effect (to help you find the
beat). The stuttering effect will end when you press the PLAY/PAUSE (11)
button to save the cue point. Also, during fine tuning if you hold down the
SEARCH (9) buttons, the unit will scan quickly after 10 frames.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
• If the disk 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 okay, check your amplifier or receiver.
• If the CD skips, check the CD for dirt or scratches. Do not assume that
the CD player is defective. Many CDs are recorded out of spec and
will skip on most or all CD players. Before sending the unit in for repair,
try playing a CD that you are sure plays properly.