gemini CDX-2250i Professional 2U Dual CD Player Owner’s Manual
- June 6, 2024
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gemini CDX-2250i Professional 2U Dual CD Player Owner’s Manual
PLEASE READ BEFORE USING APPLIANCE USING APPLIANCE
IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to Wnnecf the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
The lightening fl ash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated ‘dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a ask of electric shock to persons
READ INSTRUCTIONS: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the produd is operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
HEED WARNINGS: All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS: All operating and use instructions should be followed.
CLEANING: The product should be cleaned only with a polishing doth or a son dry doth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.
ATTACHMENTS: Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
WATER AND MOISTURE: Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub; in a wet basement or near a Swimming pool; and the like.
ACCESSORIES: Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod , bracket, or tab|e. The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod , bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
CART: A product and cart combination should be moved with care, Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to over-turn. See Figure A.
VENTILATION: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacture instructions have been adhered to.
POWER SOURCES: This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.
LOCATION: The appliance should be installed in a stable location.
NON-USE PERIODS: The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION:
- If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fi t into the outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fi t, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
- If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will only fi t into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safely feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION: Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING: If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Coce, ANSI/ NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure B.
LIGHTNING: For added protection for this product during a lightening storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time , unplug if from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightening and power-line surges.
POWER LINES: An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric Iight or power circuits, or where if can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
OVERLOADING: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fi re or electric.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY: Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage profits or short-out parts that could result in a fi re of electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
SERVICING: Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
- When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged
- If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
- If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
- If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
- If the product has been dropped of damaged in any way.
- When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service.
REPLACEMENT PARTS: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fi re, electric shock or other hazards.
SAFETY CHECK: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in the proper operating condition.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING: The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
HEAT: The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators. heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifi ers) that produce heat.
Back
Front
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing the Gemini CDX-2250i Professional 2U Dual CD Player. This state of the art 2U professional CD Player is backed by a 1 year warranty*. Prior to use, we urge that you understand all the instructions.
FEATURES
- Audio CD & CD-R compatible
- Anti-shock using RAM buffer memory
- 2 Selectable Jog modes Search & Pitch Bend
- Instant-start & cue with preview
- Single & Continuous play modes
- One seamless loop per side with reloop
- Pitch bend via jog wheel or buttons +/- 16%
- Three mode time selection
- Frame accurate search
- Rubber jog wheels with finger grips
- Large blue backlit LCD display
- Variable pitch control with a +/- 12% range
- +10 track button for quick navigation
- Fully programmable with repeat function
SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS
Laser Diode Properties
Material: Ga – AI – As
Wavelength: 755 – 815 nm (25° C)
Laser Output: Continuous Wave, max. 0.5 mW
PRECAUTIONS
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Do not use this CD player at temperatures below 41 °F/5°C or higher than 95°F/35°C.
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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.
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Place the unit in a clean and dry location.
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Do not place the unit in an unstable location.
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When disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet, always grasp by the plug. Never pull the power cord.
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To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover or the bottom screws.
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There are NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Please refer to a qualified technician.
NOTE: If you need ass/stance setting up or using your GEMINI product now or in the future, call GEMINI support for Immediate quality assistance. -
Do not use chemical solvents to clean the unit.
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Keep the laser pickup clean by keeping the tray closed.
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Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
CONNECTIONS
1. POWER: Plug in the power cord of the CDX-2250i.
2. 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- 2250i through a receiver, you can plug the RCA connectors into the CD AUX INPUT JACKS on your receiver. If there are no CD or AUX INPUTS use any line level (not phono) inputs.
3. CONTROL CABLE: Plug the CONTROL CABLE into the CDX2250i. 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-2250i.
FUNCTIONS
4. POWER: Once you have connected all your cables, you can turn the CDX- 2250i’s POWER on by pressing the POWER button, pressing the button a second time will tum off the unit.
5. DISC TRAY: The D SC TRAY is where the CD is held during loading, unloading and playback, and holds both 12 cm and 8 cm CD’s. (DO NOT FORCE THE CD TRAY TO CLOSE. EXCESSIVE FORCE WILL DAMAGE THE CD MECHANISM, USE THE OPEN AND CLOSE BUTTONS)
6. EJECT BUTTON: Pressing the EJECT BUTTON will open or close the DISC TRAY. The DISC TRAY will not eject in PLAY mode.
7. JOG WHEEL: In SEARCH MODE the JOG WHEEL can be used to search forward or backwards 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 clockwise being (FORWARD) and counter clockwise being (REWIND).
8. JOG MODE BUTTON: When the JOG MODE BUTTON is illuminated it indicates the JOG WHEEL is in SEARCH MODE, and when not illuminated it indicates that the JOG WHEEL is in PTCH BEND MODE.
9. DSPLAY: The DISPLAY shows the track number, pitch value, pitch bend, single, play/pause modes, loop mode, reloop mode, PGM, the playback display bar, and three different time displays. These times displays are TIME ELAPSED on the track, TIME REMAINING on the disc and TIME REMAINING on the track. Time is measured in minutes, seconds and frames.
10. PGM: Allows you to create a set playlist. To program a set list into the CDX-2250i 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-2250i will be ready to set your next selection. Repeat the previous steps until you have completed your play list, then press play to begin the set list.
11. SINGLE: Pressing the SINGLE button engages SINGLE mode, in this mode the CDX-2250i 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).
12. TIME: The TIME button switches the time display between three available sources, these three are TIME ELAPSED on the track, TOTAL REMAIN on the disc and REMAIN 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.
13. PITCH: Press the PITCH button to activate the PITCH CONTROL SLIDE. Pitch range that can be controlled through the use of the PITCH CONTROL SLIDER. Press the PITCH button again to deactivate this mode.
14. PITCH CONTROL SLIDE: Moving the P TCH CONTROL SLIDE up or down will change the pitch percentage +/ – 12%.
15. PITCH BEND: Pushing the PITCH BEl\D BUTTONS will automatically raise the pitch up to +16% o” lower the pitch down to -16% from the existing pitch setting. Releasing the buttons will return the pitch to the original pitcw setting. You can use this function to match the beat when mixing from one song to another.
16. LOOP SECTION: A LOOP repeats the section between the entry point (LOOP IN) and the exit point (LOOP OUT).
A. To set a loop while the unit is playing, start by pressing the LOOP IN BUTTON (it will light up)
B. When you reach the desired end loop point press the LOOP OUT BUTTON (it will also light up). The LOOP IN and LOOP OUT buttons will blink. The loop will continue playing until you press the LOOP OUT BUTTON again allowing the music to continue from that point on.
C. To re-engage the loop you must press the RELOOP BUTTON.
D. When you have released your loop the LOOP IN and LOOP OUT BUTTON buttons will turn OFF and the will remain lit to indicate that your loop is stored in the CDX-2250i memory.
E. Pressing the LOOP IN BUTTON again while the unit is playing will erase the previously saved loop while saving your new loop entry point.
F. Press LOOP OUT to exit the loop and save a new complete loop.
G. 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.
17. 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.
18. CUE: To set a CUE point, press the PLAY / PAUSE BJTTON while a file is playing, and use the JOG WHEEL to adjust the file to a desired point in the track. Pressing the PLAY/ PAUSE BUTTON will set a CUE point. 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 BJTTON 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.
19. TRACK SEARCH: The TRACK SEARCH buttons let you select the track to play. +10 allows you to scan through the track selection in increments of IO.
NOTE: ONCE YOU HAVE SKIPPED TO ANOTI-IER TRACK, YOU I\/IAY NOT GO BACK TO YOUR PROGRA|\/II\/IED CUE POINT. YOU MUST BEGIN YOUR CUE SELECTION OVER AGAIN, THE CUE WILL BE PRESET TO THE BEGINNING OF THE NEWLY SELECTED TRACK.
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 receiver.
- 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.
SPECIFICATIONS
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 0.08 seconds
Installation: 19” each
Dimensions:
Main unit: 19” x 8.5” x 10” (482.6 x 88.9 x 254 mm)
ControlIer: 19”x 8.5”x2.75” (482.6 x 88.9 x 70 mm)
Weight:
Main unit: 8.8 lbs. (4 kg)
Controller: 4.0 lbs. (1.5 kg)
AUDIO SECTION:
Quantization: 1 Bit Linear/Channel, 8 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 1 15/280V, 60/50 Hz
SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE FOR PURPOSE OF IMPROVEMENT.
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