2. Plug one end of a set of the included RCA cable connectors into each
INTRODUCTION:of the LINE OUTPUT JACKS (3) on the left and right of the main unit's
rear panel.
Congratulations on purchasing the Gemini CD-200 Dual CD Player.
This state of the art 2U professional CD player is backed by a 3 year3. Plug the other end of the RCA connectors into any available line level
warranty, excluding lasers. One year warranty is included for CD lasers.input jacks on your mixer. If you are connecting the CD-200 through a
Prior to use, we suggest that you carefully read all the instructions.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
FEATURES:line level (not phono) inputs.
- Audio CD, CD-R compatible
FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS:
- Anti-shock using RAM buffer memory
- Instant-start & cue with preview1. POWER: After making sure that the VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH
- Single auto-cue/continuous play modes(1), found on the rear panel of the main unit, is properly set, plug the
- Seamless loop per side with reloopCD-200 POWER CORD (2) in and press the POWER (5) button. The
- Pitch bend via jog wheel or buttonsunit will turn ON. Pushing the POWER button (5) a second time will turn
- Three mode time selectionthe unit OFF.
- Frame accurate search
2. DISC TRAY: The DISC TRAY (7) is where the CD is held during load-
- Large blue backlit LCD display
- Dual mode jog wheels for search or pitch bending, unloading and playback. Pressing the OPEN/CLOSE (6) button, will
open or close the tray. The DISC TRAY (7) holds both 12 cm and 8 cm
- Pitch control with range of +/- 12%
- Pitch bend buttonsCDs. Please note, if the CD-200 is in play mode, the tray will not open.
- +10 track button for quick navigationNOTE: DO NOT FORCE THE DISC TRAY TO CLOSE, EXCESSIVE FORCE WILL DAMAGE
- Fully programmable with repeat functionTHE CD-MECHANISM, USE THE OPEN/CLOSE (6) BUTTONS ONLY.
3. OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON: Press OPEN/CLOSE (6) to load or
SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS:remove a CD from the DISC TRAY.
Laser Diode Properties4. DISPLAY: The DISPLAY (11) shows the track number, pitch value,
Material: Ga - Al - Aspitch bend, single, continue (for continuous play), play/pause modes,
Wavelength: 755 - 815 nm (25° C)fast forward/reverse modes, loop mode, reloop mode, PGM, repeat
Laser Output: Continuous Wave, max. 0.5 mWmodes, the playback display bar, and 3 different time displays. These
time displays are time elapsed on the track, time remaining on the disc
PRECAUTIONS:and time remaining on the track. Time is measured in minutes, seconds
and frames.
1. Do not use this CD player at temperatures below 41°F/5°C or higher
than 95°F/35°C.The PLAYBACK DISPLAY BAR, located at the top of the DISPLAY
2. The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no(11), displays the elapsed and remaining time for each track at the very
top of the display. The display flashes slowly when the track has 15 sec-
objects filled with liquids such as vases should be placed on the appa-
ratus.onds remaining and pulses rapidly when playing time is down to 5 sec-
onds.
3. Place the unit in a clean and dry location.
5. PLAY/PAUSE: Each press of the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (20)
4. Do not place the unit in an unstable location.causes the operation to change from PLAY to PAUSE or from PAUSE
back to PLAY. The green PLAY/PAUSE LED remains lit when in PLAY
5. When disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet, always graspmode, while it blinks in PAUSE mode.
it by the plug. Never pull the power cord.
6. STOP: Use the STOP (9) button to end play. This button will also
6. To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover or the bottomerase any CUE and LOOP settings.
screws.
7. CUE: While the unit is playing and after the cue point has been pro-
7. There are NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Please refer togrammed, pressing CUE (21) will cause the CD player to enter the
a qualified technician.PAUSE mode (green PLAY/PAUSE LED blinks) at the programmed cue
point (the CUE LED glows blue). Holding down the CUE (21) buttonINTHE USA ~ IFYOUEXPERIENCEPROBLEMSWITHTHISUNITCALL GEMINI CUSTOMER
SERVICEAT: 1 (732) 738-9003. DONOTATTEMPTTORETURNTHISEQUIPMENTTOYOURchanges the function to preview and starts the CD from the programmed
DEALER.CUE point. Releasing the CUE (21) button will return the CD laser to the
preset CUE (21) point.
8. Do not use chemical solvents to clean the unit.
8. TRACK SELECTION: The TRACK SELECTION (17)
9. Keep the laser pickup clean by keeping the tray closed.
buttons let you select the track to play. +10 allows you to scan through
10. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.the track selection in increments of 10. TRACK SKIP allows you to scan
through each track one at a time.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
9. SEARCH JOG WHEEL: The CD-200 features an inner and outer jog
Since the CD-200 is a dual CD player, most of the functions and con-wheel that has multiple functions. Use the outer SEARCH JOG WHEEL
trols are duplicated on both sides of the CD player. To eliminate confu-(8a) to select the scanning direction and speed of your CD. Slightly
sion and to make the drawings easier to understand, we will only num-angling the wheel in a clockwise direction scans forward. While a count-
ber the right side functions and controls.er-clockwise angle scans the track in reverse. Scanning speed increas-
es as the wheel angle increases. Use the inner SEARCH DIAL WHEEL
LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION:(8) for frame accurate searching through a track in pause mode, or as a
manual pitch bend in play mode, for precise synchronization.
Model CD-200 is a dual voltage unit. It will operate at 115 or 230 volts.
To set the proper voltage, follow these steps:10. SINGLE: Pressing SINGLE (14) activates the SINGLE function. The
SINGLE function causes the unit to play one song and then stop.
1. Before plugging this unit into any outlet, make sure that the VOLTAGE
Pressing the SINGLE (14) button a second time activates the CONTIN-
SELECTION SWITCH (1) is set to the proper voltage. To change theUOUS function causing the unit to play continuously (after the last track,
selection, unscrew the hard plastic protective top with a Phillips head
the unit will return to the first track of the disc and continue to play).
screw driver. Then use a flat head screw driver to move the switch to the
Pressing the SINGLE (14) button a third time returns to the SINGLE
proper selection (115V/230V).function.
2. Slide the switch to 115 or 230 volts.
11. TIME: The TIME BUTTON (13) switches the time display between
the three available choices listed under the DISPLAY (11).
3. Do not force or twist the switch. Excessive force may cause damage.
If the switch does not move smoothly, contact a qualified technician.
12. LOOP SECTION: When programming a LOOP (19) into your loop-
ing program, pressing A (green LED will light up) while the unit is play-
CONNECTIONS:ing repeats the section between the entry point and the exit point where
the B (green LED will light up) button was pressed. Press B
1. Using the included cables, plug one end into the REMOTE CONTROL
(4) connector on side 1 and the other end into the MAIN UNIT (4) con-
nector also on side 1. Do the same for side 2.
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