Gemini CDX-O4 - Manual (Page 5)

TRACK SKIP : The TRACK SKIP(15) buttons let you scan forward
or in reverse through the CD to select a track to play. Holding the
button will increase the speed of scanning.
SEARCH : The SEARCH (16) buttons are used to move forward
or reverse while in play or pause mode, SEARCH (16) can also be
used to find a CUE POINT. Hold down either button for ultra
fast searching.
SEARCH JOG WHEEL: The SEARCH JOG WHEEL(17) has two
functions. Use the SEARCH JOG WHEEL(17) to fast forward or
rewind to a precise location for CUE in PAUSE (STUTTER) mode. Use
the SEARCH JOG WHEEL(17) to bend the pitch for precise
synchronization when beat matching in PLAY mode, clockwise for fast
forward to speed up, or counter clock wise for slow motion to speed
down play according to the PITCH(25) selected (see PITCH below)
.
SINGLE AUTO CUE/CONTINUOUS: Pressing SINGLE(18) activates the
SINGLE-AUTO CUE function. SINGLE(18) allows you to begin and
end play on only one selected track. AUTO CUE places the selected
track in pause at the exact moment when the music starts with no
“dead” space in between songs. Once this track has completed playing
the SINGLE-AUTO CUE function will pause the CD at the exact
moment when the next track begins playing. Pressing SINGLE(18) a
second time will activate the CONTINUOUS function. CONTINUOUS
allows the CD to play out each track on the CD respectively and will
start over at the beginning, repeating the CD again, until the
SINGLE(18) function is pressed a third time. This will return these
playback functions to normal mode and play the CD once through as
recorded.
TIME: The TIME(19) button switches the time display between the three
modes. ELAPSED refers to the time past on a track, REMAINING
refers to the time remaining on the track, and TOTAL REMAINING
refers to the time remaining on the CD.
Time is measured in
minutes, seconds and frames.
LOOP-IN: LOOP-IN (20) activates a CUE POINT for the beginning of a
SEAMLESS LOOP. When pressed the GREEN LED on the button will
blink during saving and stays lit during playback or storage. These
CUE POINTS can be selected at any point in the track to begin a loop.
LOOP-OUT: Use LOOP-OUT (21) to set an EXIT POINT for a
SEAMLESS LOOP after using LOOP-IN (20) to start the loop. The
GREEN LED for LOOP-OUT (21) flashes and the CUE-B notification
will be visible in the upper right hand corner of the DISPLAY (10) for
that side. Press LOOP-OUT (21) again to exit the SEAMLESS LOOP.
RE-LOOP: RE-LOOP (22) will reactivate a SEAMLESS LOOP during
playback and starts playback from the LOOP-IN (20) CUE POINT
similar to the BOP (14) button when a loop is not in memory.
NOTE: YOU CAN ONLY USE YOUR LOOP WITH THE CURRENT CD. ONCE YOU OPEN THE
TRAY TO CHANGE CDS, YOUR LOOPS WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DELETED.
PITCH: Pushing a PITCH(24) button, 4%, 8%, or 16%, activates the
PITCH(24) section of the unit. The PITCH is located at the bottom right
LCD DISPLAY(10). To accurately adjust the pitch, change the position
of the PITCH CONTROL SLIDE(25). Pushing 4% and 16% PITCH(24)
buttons simultaneously will turn off the PITCH.
PITCH BEND : Pushing the PITCH BEND (23) buttons will automati
cally raise 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. Or use SEARCH JOG WHEEL (17) see above.
4%, 8%, and 16%(24): Use the 4%, 8%, and 16% buttons to assign the
percent the pitch control slide will have. When a pitch setting is
selected, the GREEN LED will light for that button. The 4% button will
assign +/- 4% to the PITCH CONTROL SLIDE(25). The 8% button will
assign +/-8% to the PITCH CONTROL SLIDE(25). The 16% button will
assign +/-16% to the PITCH CONTROL SLIDE(25). The PITCH must
be ON for the 4%, 8%, and 16% to work.
PITCH CONTROL SLIDE: Moving the PITCH CONTROL SLIDE (25) up
or down will lower or raise the pitch percentage depending on which
pitch level is selected.
ROBO START: Press the ROBO START (26) button to activate the ROBO
START function. Use ROBO START(26) with the SINGLE (18) buttons
different modes to initiate alternate play between the two sides of the
CD player, using one track from each side. The GREEN LED will light
up when this function is active. See the ROBO START(26)
instructions section for detailed instructions.
DIGITAL OUTPUT JACK(5): Connecting any type of DAT, MD, HARD
DRIVE, or other such items which accept digital signals to the BNC
output connector on the rear panel of your CDX-04 CD player allows
you to record a digital signal from CD.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Make sure that the VOLTAGE SELECTOR(1) found on the rear panel,
is set for the proper voltage. Plug the unit in and press POWER(6).
The unit is ON. Pushing Power a second time turns the unit OFF.
2. Press and place a CD on the opened DISC TRAY(7). Press EJECT(8)
again. The tray will close and the CD will load.
3. Push TRACK SKIP(15) to select the track you wish to play.
4. Press PLAY/PAUSE(12) and the unit will instantly play.
CUE INSTRUCTIONS:
1. To preprogram a CUE POINT (the spot on a CD at which you want to
start) select the proper track and push PLAY/PAUSE(12) so the unit
enters play mode as the PLAY/PAUSE LED(12) glows green. When
the CD reaches the approximate musical spot you wish to make your
cue, push PLAY/PAUSE so the unit enters the PAUSE (STUTTER)
mode and the PLAY/PAUSE LED(12) blinks. Move the SEARCH JOG
WHEEL(17) or SEARCH(16) buttons forward or in reverse until the
precise spot at which you want CD play to begin is located. Push
PLAY/PAUSE(12). The CUE(13) point is now programmed and the
CUE LED(13) will glow BLUE. Press CUE(13) to return to this pre-
programmed cue point at any time. Push PLAY/PAUSE(12) and the
unit will instantly play from the pre-selected spot.
2. To fine tune your pre-programmed point, push PLAY/PAUSE(12) so the
unit enters the PLAY mode. Push the CUE(13) button and the CD will
return to the CUE point you programmed in step #1, hold down
CUE(13) begin a PREVIEW from that point. If you decide to keep this
CUE point, leave the unit alone until you are ready to mix in from the
CUE point.
3. If the CUE POINT spot is not exactly where you want it to be
press CUE(13) and repeat steps 1 & 2.
NOTE: DURING FINE TUNING USE STUTTER MODE IS TO HELP YOU FIND THE BEAT.
STUTTER MODE WILL END WHEN YOU PRESS PLAY/PAUSE (12) TO SAVE THE CUE
POINT.
SEAMLESS LOOPS:
1. To start a SEAMLESS LOOP press a LOOP-IN(20) button for both
loops on top or bottom on either side during playback. When you
press LOOP-IN(20), the GREEN LED will flash and stay solid after a
CUE-POINT is selected. CUE POINTS for SEAMLESS LOOPS can be
selected on the FLY, with any of the LOOP-IN(20) buttons.
2. To select the EXIT POINT use LOOP-OUT(21) to initiate the
SEAMLESS LOOP. The GREEN LEDs for LOOP-IN(20), LOOP-
OUT(21), RELOOP(22) & the CUE-B notification in the DISPLAY will
blink. Press LOOP-OUT(21) again to exit the SEAMLESS LOOP,
CUE-B will remain solid.
3. Use RE-LOOP(22) to reactivate a SEAMLESS LOOP during playback
or start playback from the LOOP-IN(20) CUE POINT just like the
BOP(14) feature when a SEAMLESS LOOP is not in memory.
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