Congratulations on purchasing the Gemini CDX-2250 Profes-
sional 2U Dual CD Player. This state of the art 2U professional
MP3/CD Player is backed by a 1 year warranty*. Prior to use,
we urge that you understand all the instructions.
- 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 b/- 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
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 CDX-2250.
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-2250 through a re-
ceiver, 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.
CONTROL CABLE: Plug the CONTROL CABLE into the CDX-
2250. 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-2250.
POWER: Once you have connected all your cables, you can turn
the CDX-2250’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
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).
JOG MODE BUTTON: When the JOG MODE BUTTON is il-
luminated it indicates 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, 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 RE-
MAINING on the disc 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-2250 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
INTRODUCTION:
FEATURES:
SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS:
PRECAUTIONS:
CONNECTIONS:
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