DISC TRAY: The DISC TRAY (2) is where the CD is held during loading,
INTRODUCTION
unloading and playback. Pressing the disc tray OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON
Congratulations on purchasing a Gemini CD-210 CD Player. This state of the(3), will open or close the trayDISC TRA. The Y (2) holds both 12 cm
art professional CD player is backed by a three year warrantyand 8 cm CDs., excluding
lasers. One year warranty on CD lasers. Prior to use, we suggest that youOPEN/CLOSE BUTTON : Press the OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON (3) to load or
carefully read all the instructions.remove a CD from the DISC TRAY (2).
DISPLAY: The DISPLAY (4) shows the track numbers, play mode, pause
CAUTIONS
mode, and 3 different time displays. These time displays are time
elapsed on the track, time remaining on the disc and time remaining on
Do not use this CD Player at temperatures below 41°F/5°C or higher thanthe track.
95°F/35°C.
PLAYBACK DISPLAY: The PLAYBACK DISPLAY (4A) displays the time
Place the unit in a clean and dry location.
Do not place the unit in an unstable location.remaining to play and flashes slowly when the track has 30 seconds
left. The PLAYBACK DISPLAY (4A) flashes quickly when the track has
When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet, always grasp it by15 seconds left.
the plug. Never pull the power cord.PLAY/PAUSE : Each press of the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (7) causes
To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover or the bottom screws.the operation to change from play to pause or from pause back to play.
There are no user serviceable parts inside. Please refer servicing to aSee the CUE INSTRUCTIONS section for more information.
qualified technician.
TRACK SKIP : The TRACK SKIP BUTTONS (6) let you select the
Do not use chemical solvents to clean the unit.track to play.
Keep the laser pickup clean by keeping the drawer closed.
SEARCH BUTTONS : The SEARCH BUTTONS (8) are used to
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.move foward or reverse while in play mode. The SEARCH BUTTONS
(8) are also used to accurately position the disc at the point where you
SAFETY CERTIFICATIONSwish the track to start playing. This position on the track is memorized
as the cue point. See the CUE INSTRUCTIONS section for more
Laser Diode Propertiesinformation.
Material: Ga - Al - AsSTOP : The STOP BUTTON (13) will end the playing of the CD.
Wavelength: 755 - 815 nm (25° C)TIME: The TIME BUTTON (10) switches the time display between the
Laser Output: Continuous Wave, max. 0.5mWthree available choices listed under DISPLAY.
CUE: With the unit in the play mode, and after memorizing the cue point,
IMPORTANT NOTEpressing the CUE BUTTON (5) will cause the CD player to enter the
pause mode at the memorized cue point. Holding down the cue button
Since the CD-210 is a dual CD player, most of the functions and controlschanges the cue function to preview (allowing you to hear the music
are duplicated on both sides of the CD player. To eliminate confusion and toplay from the cue point) and releasing the cue button returns you to the
make the drawings easier to understand, we will only number the right sidepreset cue point.
functions and controls. The only controls that are not duplicated are theCUE/B REPEAT: After the cue point is memorized, pressing the CUE/B
ROBO START (15), POWER (1) switch and the VOLTAGE SELECTOR
SLIDE (18) switch.BUTTON (12) in the play mode, repeats the section between the cue
point and the point where the CUE/B BUTTON (12) was pressed (there
will be a slight delay between the end and the restart of play).
LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION
SINGLE-AUTO CUE/CONTINUOUS: Pressing the SINGLE-AUTO CUE/
Model CD-210 is a dual voltage unit. It will operate at 115 or 230 volts. TCONTINUOUS (11) obutton activates the AUTO CUE FUNCTION. The
set the proper voltage follow these steps:AUTO CUE FUNCTION causes the unit to pause at the beginning of
music of the following track and allows you to start play immediately
1. Place the head of a screw driver in the center of the VOLTAGE
SELECTOR SLIDE SWITCH (18) found on the rear panel.from the start of music without any blank space (which exists at the
beginning of every track). Pressing the SINGLE-AUTO CUE/CONTINU-
2. Slide the switch left for 115 volts or push the switch right for 230 volts.OUS (11) button a second time activates the CONTINUOUS function
3. Do not force or twist the switch. Excessive force may cause damage. Ifcausing the unit to play continuously (after the last track, the unit will
the switch does not move smoothly, contact a qualified technician.return to the first track of the disc and continue to play). Pressing the
SINGLE-AUTO CUE/CONTINUOUS (11) button a third time deactivates
the CONTINUOUS function.
CONNECTIONSROBO START: Press the ROBO START (15) button to activate ROBO
1. Using the included cable, plug one end into the REMOTE JACK (19) andSTART (the button will blink). Use ROBO START in SINGLE-AUTO CUE
the other end into the PLAYER JACK (20).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
2. Plug one end of a set of RCA connectors into each of the LINE OUTPUT
Start Instructions? section for further instructions.
(17) jacks.
3. Plug the other end of the RCA connectors into any available line levelPITCH CONTROL: Moving the PITCH CONTROL (14) activates the pitch
control of the unit, and the pitch of the CD will change according to the
input jacks on your mixer. If you are playing the CD-210 through aposition of the slide.
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 linePITCH BEND : Pushing the PITCH BEND BUTTONS (9) will tempo-
level (not phono) inputs.rarily raise or lower the pitch without changing the slide setting.
Releasing the buttons will return the pitch to the slide setting.
FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONSDIGITAL OUTPUT JACK: Connecting any type of DAT, MD, HARD DRIVE,
or other such items which accept digital signals into the BNC CONNEC-
POWER SWITCH: After making sure that the VOLTAGE SELECTORTOR (16) on the rear panel of the transports allows you to receive a
SLIDE SWITCH (18), found on the rear panel, is properly set, plug thedigital signal from CD.
unit in and press the POWER SWITCH (1). The unit will turn on. Pushing
the POWER SWITCH (1) a second time will turn the unit off.
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