Congratulations on purchasing the Gemini CDM-3250 Dual CD
Mixing Console. This unit is backed by a (1) year warranty. Prior
to use, we urge that you understand all the instructions.
Player Section:
- Audio CD & CD-R compatible
- Anti-shock using RAM buffer memory
- Large blue backlit LCD display
- 2 Selectable Jog modes Search & Pitch Bend
- Instant-start & cue with preview
- Fader-Start capability
- +10 track button for quick navigation
- Single & Continuous play modes
- One seamless loop per side with reloop
- Pitch bend via jog wheel or b/- 16%
- Three mode time selection
- Frame accurate search
- Rubber jog wheels with finger grips
- Variable pitch control with a +/- 12% range
Mixer Section:
- 2-band EQ w/ Gain Control
- 1/4” headphone output
- XLR balanced outputs and 1/4” mic input
- Auxiliary Inputs for Line devices
Laser Diode Properties
Material: Ga - Al - As
Wavelength: 755 - 815 nm (25° C)
Laser Output: Continuous Wave, max. 0.5 mW
1. Do not use this CD player at temperatures below 41°F/5°C
or higher than 95°F/35°C.
2. The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splash-
ing, and no objects filled with liquids such as vases should be
placed on the apparatus.
3. Place the unit in a clean and dry location.
4. Do not place the unit in an unstable location.
5. When disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet, al-
ways grasp by the plug. Never pull the power cord.
6. To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover or the
bottom screws.
7. There are NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Please
refer to a qualified technician.
(IN THE USA ~ IF YOU EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH THIS
UNIT CALL GEMINI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT: 1(732) 346-
0061. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RETURN THIS EQUIPMENT TO
YOUR DEALER)
8. Do not use chemical solvents to clean the unit.
9. Keep the laser pickup clean by keeping the tray closed.
10. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
POWER: Plug in the power cord of the CDM-3250.
LINE INPUTS: The CDM-3250 has 2 LINE RCA INPUTS. You
may connect any line level device as described before (MP3,
CD, Tape etc). Now you may plug the RCA’s from your playable
medium into each input to be connected to its respective CHAN-
NELS.
MASTER RECORD RCA OUTPUT (UNBALANCED): The MAS-
TER RCA output connects the mixer to your main amplifier us-
ing standard audio cables with RCA-type connectors. The RE-
CORD RCA OUTPUT jacks can be used to connect the mixer
to the record input of your recording unit, thus enabling you to
record your mix with RCA cables.
MASTER XLR OUTPUT (BALANCED): Allows you to connect
balanced XLR cables to MASTER OUTPUT of the CDM-3250
both the RCA and XLR outputs can be used at the same time
but both are controlled via the same MASTER OUTPUT.
MIC (MICROPHONE) INPUTS: The main MIC or Microphone in-
puts are located at the back right hand corner and front panel of
the CDM-3250 and will accept a 1/4” connector. You can control
the volume for the mic (See CONTROLS ) below.
HEADPHONE OUTPUTS: The HEADPHONE OUTPUT located
front center of the CDM-3250 will accept any headphone with
a standard 1/4” connector and/or adaptor and will allow you to
CUE your music program before you play it, you can adjust the
volume and PGM mix of the HEADPHONE (see CONTROLS)
below.
POWER: Once you have connected all your cables, you can turn
the CDM-3250’s POWER on by pressing the POWER button,
pressing the button a second time will turn off the unit.
DISC TRAY: The DISC TRAY is where the CD is held during load-
ing, 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)
EJECT BUTTON: Pressing the EJECT BUTTON will open or
close the DISC TRAY. The DISC TRAY will not eject in PLAY
mode.
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
INTRODUCTION:
FEATURES:
SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS:
PRECAUTIONS:
CONNECTIONS:
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