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Congratulations on purchasing the 

Gemini CDX-1250 CD Player

.

This state of the art

2U professional CD player

is backed by a 1 year

warranty*. Prior to use, we suggest that you carefully read all the instructions. 

- Audio CD, & CD-R, compatible
- Anti-shock using RAM buffer memory
- XLR balanced Output
- 1/8” (3.5mm) Mp3 player input
- Output volume control
- 2 Selectable Jog modes Pitch Bend/Search
- Instant-start & cue with preview
- Single & continuous play modes
- One seamless loop with reloop 
- Pitch bend via jog wheel or b/- 16%
- Three mode time selection
- Frame accurate search 
- Large blue backlit LCD display
- Rubber jog wheels with finger grips
- Variable pitch control with a +/- 12% range

Laser Diode Properties
Material: Ga - Al - As
Wavelength: 755 - 815 nm (25° C)
Laser Output: Continuous Wave, max. 0.5 mW

INTRODUCTION:

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FEATURES:

SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS:

PRECAUTIONS:

CONNECTIONS:

1

VOLTAGE SELECTION SWITCH

Before plugging the 

CDX-1250

into

any wall outlet, make sure that the 

VOLTAGE SELECTION SWITCH

is

set to the proper voltage.
To change this selection unscrew the hard plastic protective top with a
Phillips head screw driver. Then use a flat head screw driver to move
the switch to the proper selection (

115V

or 

230V

) .

Do not force or twist the switch. Excessive force may cause damage, if
the switch does not move smoothly, contact a qualified technician.

POWER

After you have properly set the 

VOLTAGE LINE SELECTOR

SWITCH

you may plug in the power cord of the 

CDX-1250

.

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-1250

through a 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 line level 

(not phono) inputs.

There is also a 

BALANCED

pair of

XLR

outputs for pro installations,

both 

RCA

and 

XLR

can be used at the same time.

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4

FUNCTIONS:

POWER: 

Once you have connected all your cables and made sure

that the 

VOLTAGE SELECTION SWITCH

is set correctly, you can turn

the 

CDX-1250

on by pressing the

POWER

button, pressing the 

CDX-1250’s POWER 

button a second time will turn off the unit.

DISC TRAY:

The 

DISC TRAY

is where the 

CD

is held during loading,

unloading and playback, and holds both 12 cm and 8cm CD’s.
(

DO NOT FORCE THE CD TRAY TO CLOSE EXCESSIVE FORCE WILL

DAMAGE THE CD MECHANISM, USE THE OPEN AND CLOSE BUT-
TONS

EJECT BUTTON: 

Pressing the 

EJECT BUTTON

will open or close the

DISC TRAY,

unless the 

CDX-1250

is in play mode, then you must first

stop the side you wich to eject.

JOG WHEEL :

In 

SEARCH MODE

the 

JOG WHEEL

can be used to

search forward or bacwards 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 bieng (

FORWARD

) and counter clockwise being (

REWIND

).

JOG MODE BUTTON:

When the 

JOG MODE BUTTON

is illuminated

it indicates the the 

JOG WHEEL

is in 

SEARCH MODE

, and when not

illuminated it indicates that the 

JOG WHEEL

is in 

PITCH BEND

MODE

.

DISPLAY:

The 

DISPLAY

shows the track number, pitch value, pitch

bend, single, continue (for continuous play), play/pause modes, fast
forward/reverse modes, loop mode, reloop mode,

PGM

, repeat

modes, the playback display bar, and three diffirent time displays.
These times displays are 

TIME ELAPSED

on the track, 

TIME REMAIN-

ING

on the disc and and 

TIME REMAINING

on the track. Time is

measured in minutes, seconds and frames.

PGM:

Allows you to create a set playlist. To program a set list into

the 

CDX-1250

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-1250

will be ready to set your next selection. Repeat the pre-

vious steps until you have completed your playlist, then press play to
begin the set list.

REPEAT: 

Press the repeat button once to engage 

1

or repeat the 

selected track. Press 

REPEAT

again to engage 

ALL

setting wich will

repeat all the tracks on the 

CD.

Press

REPEAT

again to disengage

the repeat function

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6

7

8

9

10

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CDX-1250

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 splashing,

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,

always grasp it 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.

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.

IN THE USA ~ IF YOU EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH THIS UNIT CALL GEMINI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT:    

1 (732) 346-0061. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RETURN THISE EQUIPMENT  TO YOUR DEALER.

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Summary of Contents for CDX-1250

Page 1: ...250 OPERATIONS MANUAL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES MANUEL D INSTRUCTIONS BEDIENUNGSHANDBUCH FOR ENGLISH READERS Page 2 Page 5 PARA LECTORES EN ESPAÑOL Página 6 Página 9 UTILISATEURS FRANCAIS Page 10 Page 13 FÜR DEUTSCHE LESER Seite 14 Seite 17 ...

Page 2: ...ype power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete out let 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 par ticular attention to cords...

Page 3: ...15 BACK 16 5 4 6 18 21 11 13 10 20 9 12 7 14 19 CDX 1250 3 8 17 2 1 3 FRONT 6 14 13 16 19 11 10 17 Stop REMOTE 20 18 7 22 23 ...

Page 4: ... the DISC TRAY unless the CDX 1250 is in play mode then you must first stop the side you wich to eject JOG WHEEL In SEARCH MODE the JOG WHEEL can be used to search forward or bacwards 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...

Page 5: ...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 CUE 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 BUTTON blinks at the programmed cue point the CUE LED is lit Holding down the CUE button changes the func...

Page 6: ...chufe y la clavija no son compatibles un electricista deberá cambiar el enchufe En ningún caso deberá forzarse PROTECCIÓN DEL CABLE DE CORRIENTE Los cables de corriente deben protegerse para que nadie los pise ni corran el riesgo de pin zarse por elementos colocados encima o que los aprisionen Debe prestarse especial atención al cable al enchufe a los extensores de cable y al punto por donde el ca...

Page 7: ...7 TRASERO FRONTAL 15 16 5 4 6 18 21 11 13 10 20 9 12 7 14 19 CDX 1250 8 17 2 1 3 6 14 13 16 19 11 10 17 Parar REMOTE 20 18 7 22 23 ...

Page 8: ...la BAN DEJA DE DISCO a no ser que el CDX 1250 esté en reproducción en ese caso deberá primero pulsar stop en el lado que quiera abrir JOG WHEEL En MODO BUSQUEDA el JOG WHEEL puede usarse para avanzar o retroceder en la pista así como hacer ajustes finos de CUE en modo PAUSA En modo PITCH BEND el JOG WHEEL fun cionará como PITCH BEND permitiendo incrementar la velocidad ADELANTE o disminuirla ATRAS...

Page 9: ...USA o de PAUSA de nuevo a PLAY El botón PLAY PAUSA queda iluminado cuando es PLAY mientras que parpadea durante PAUSA CUE Cuando la unidad esta reproduciendo y despues de haber pro gramado un punto cue pulsando CUE el reproductor de CD entrará en modo PAUSA BOTON PLAY PAUSE parpadea en el punto cue pro gramado el CUE LED se enciende Manteniendo el botón CUE la fun ción cambia a pre escucha y permi...

Page 10: ...ion doivent être déroulés et rangés proprement afin d éviter de se prendre les pieds dedans en particulier les cordons reliés aux prises électriques ANTENNE EXTERIEURE Si vous reliez votre appareil à une antenne ou un câble extérieur assurez vous de la présence d une connexion à la terre afin d éviter les surten sions et les décharges d électricité statique L article 810 du National Electrical Cod...

Page 11: ...CDX 1250 11 FACE ARRIERE FACE AVANT 15 16 5 4 6 18 21 11 13 10 20 9 12 7 14 19 8 17 22 23 2 1 3 6 14 13 16 19 11 10 17 arrêter Télécommande 20 18 7 ...

Page 12: ... TOUCHE EJECTION EJECT En appuyant sur la touche EJECT vous ouvrez fermez le TIROIR POUR CD En cours de lecture le CDX 1250 est équipé d une protection permettant d éviter une ouver ture accidentelle du TIROIR POUR CD MOLETTE JOG WHEEL En MODE SEARCH RECHERCHE la MO LETTE permet une recherche rapide avant arrière ainsi qu une recherche précise afin de caler un point CUE en mode PAUSE En MODE PITCH...

Page 13: ... point cue le fait d appuyer sur la touche CUE mettra le lecteur CD en mode PAUSE La touche PLAY PAUSE clignote au niveau du point cue mémorisé La led CUE est alors allumée Maintenez la touche CUE enfoncée afin de pré écouter le point cue créer un effet stutter permettant de démarrer la lecture à partir de ce point CUE Relachez la touche CUE afin de revenir au point CUE enregistré TOUCHE STOP La t...

Page 14: ...ann noch dass sie von darauf stehenden oder gegen sie stoßenden Gegenständen gequetscht wer den Achten Sie besonders auf Kanten Sicherung Stecker und Buchsen AUSSENANTENNENERDUNG Wenn Sie eine Außenantenne oder ein Radio Fernsehkabelsignal an das Produkt anschließen achten Sie darauf dass die Antenne oder das Kabel geerdet sind um dafür zu sorgen dass Überspannungen und elektrostatische Aufladunge...

Page 15: ...CDX 1250 15 HINTEN VORNE 15 16 5 4 6 18 21 11 13 10 20 9 12 7 14 19 8 17 22 23 2 1 6 14 13 16 19 11 10 17 anhalten FERNBEDIENUNG 20 18 7 ...

Page 16: ...heel im SUCH MODUS ist und wenn Sie nicht leuchtet ist das Jog Wheel im PITCH BEND Modus DISPLAY Das DISPLAY zeigt neben Titelnummer Pitchwert Pitch bend Wiedergabemodus Play Pause Suchmodus Loop Reloop Programmierung und Repeat auch die Zeitanzeigeleiste und die Zeitanzeigemodi an Diese sind ABGELAUFENE ZEIT VERBLEIBENDE ZEIT des Titels und VERBLEIBENDE ZEIT der CD Die Zeit wird in Minuten Sekund...

Page 17: ...t haben Bis Sie erneut die OUT Taste drücken wird die Schleife dauernd wiedergegeben Um die Schleife erneut aufzurufen drücken Sie die Taste RELOOP Schnelles mehrfaches Drücken auf die RELOOP Taste kann als Stottereffekt verwendet werden Während der normalen Wiedergabe zeigt Ihnen nun die IN Leuchte an dass eine Schleife pro grammiert wurde Mit Druck auf die Loop IN Taste können Sie jederzeit eine...

Page 18: ...Gemini UK will pay to re turn the unit to you if it is considered under warranty IN GERMANY Die allgemeinen gesetzlichen Gewährleistungen bleiben von den Herstellergarantien unberührt Der Garantieanspruch erlischt bei Ein griffen durch den Käufer oder durch Dritte sowie bei unsachgemässer Be handlung Gewährleistungsansprüche sind auss chließlich gegenüber Ihrem Fach händler geltend zu machen WARRA...

Page 19: ...he express written permission of GCI Technologies Corp It is recommended that all maintenance and service on this product is performed by GCI Technologies Corp or its authorized agents GCI Technologies Corp will not accept liability for loss or damage caused by maintenance or repair performed by unauthorized personnel Worldwide Headquarters 1 Mayfield Ave Edison NJ 08837 USA Tel 732 346 0061 Fax 7...

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