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INTRODUCTION:
Congratulations on purchasing the Gemini MPX-30 Professional FX
MP3 Player. This state of the art professional MP3 player is backed by
a three year warranty, excluding lasers. Lasers are backed by a one
year warranty on CD lasers. Prior to use, we suggest that you carefully
read all the instructions.
FEATURES:
- Reads MP3 disc file & folder text
- Decodes MP3 compression up to 320 Kbps
- Plays: MP3 & AUDIO CD, CD-RW, & CD-R discs
- 8 DSP effects: filter, zoom, echo, pan, reverse, trans, brake & scratch
- Precise Dry/Wet FX parameter, dimmer, start & brake rotary controls
- 5 fly cues & 4 sampler memory buttons
- Front loading slot-in tray with large "Disc in slot" LED
- Large blue LCD display w/ dimmer
- Single/auto-cue, continuous & 3-way time selection
- Easy to operate memo button for cueing & sampling
- Soft-touch rubber dial with finger grooves
- Vinyl/CD jog mode function
- Frame-accurate search & cue
- Master cue has hot-start feature
- Quick-track selection knob
- Seamless loop featuring reloop/stutter & loop editing
- 4%, 8%, 16% & 100% variable pitch with OFF mode
- Pitch bend for jog wheel or buttons
- Programmable direct-access rubber keypad
- Key lock & BPM controls
- Buffer RAM anti-shock memory (10 seconds)
- Coaxial RCA digital output
- Soft touch buttons with bright LEDs
SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS:
LASER DIODE PROPERTIES
MATERIAL: GA - AL - AS
WAVELENGTH: 755 - 815 NM (25° C)
LASER OUTPUT: CONTINUOUS WAVE, MAX. 0.5MW
CAUTIONS:
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 appa-
ratus. Place the unit in a clean and dry location.
3. Do not place the unit in an unstable location.
4. When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet, always grasp it
by the plug. Never pull the power cord.
5. To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover or the bottom
screws. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
Please refer servicing to a qualified technician.
6. Do not use chemical solvents to clean the unit.
7. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION:
Model MPX-30 is a dual voltage unit. It will operate at 115 or 230 volts.
To set the proper voltage, follow these steps:
1. Place the head of a screwdriver in the groove of the VOLTAGE SELEC-
TOR SWITCH (2) found on the rear panel.
2. Flip the switch to 115 or 230 volts.
3. Do not force or twist the switch. Excessive force may cause damage. If
the switch does not move smoothly, contact a qualified technician.
CONNECTIONS:
1. Before making any connections, please make sure the POWER
SWITCH (1) is in the OFF position. All connections are located on the
REAR panel of the CD player. Please refer to the diagram of this model
on page 3.
2. Included with your MPX-30 is a power cord. Plug one end of the power
cord in to the AC IN (3). Plug the other end in to the nearest available
power output.
3. Plug one end of a set of RCA connectors into each of the LINE OUT-
PUT JACKS (4).
4. Plug the other end of the RCA connectors into any available line level
input jacks on your mixer. If you are playing the MPX-30 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 (except phono) inputs.
5. The DIGITAL OUTPUT- RCA (5) jack is for connecting this unit to any
type of DAT, MD, HARD DISC RECORDER, or any other type of device
that accepts digital signals.
FUNCTIONS:
1. POWER SWITCH: After making sure that the VOLTAGE SELECTOR
SWITCH (2), found on the rear panel, is properly set, plug the unit in and
press the POWER SWITCH (1) to ON. The unit will turn ON and the blue
LCD (12) screen will illuminate. Turn OFF the unit by pressing the
POWER SWITCH (1) to OFF to when not in use.
2. DISC IN SLOT: The DISC IN SLOT (10) is where the CD is held. When
a disc is in the slot, the blue LED (9) bar will be illuminated above the
slot and the LCD (12) will show the TOTAL TRACKS and TIME on the
disc. When a CD is not in the unit, the LCD (12) will show NO DISC.
3. STOP/EJECT: Press STOP/EJECT (6) once to STOP, twice and/or
hold to EJECT the CD.
4. CUE: While the unit is in the play mode, and after memorizing the cue
point, pressing the CUE (7) button will cause the CD player to enter
pause mode at the memorized cue point. Holding down the CUE (7)
button changes the cue function to preview (allowing you to hear the
music play from the cue point). Releasing the CUE (7) button returns
you to the preset cue point in pause mode. If a cue point is not memo-
rized, pressing the CUE (7) button in play mode will not begin cue
selection.
5. PLAY/PAUSE: Each press of the PLAY/PAUSE (8) button causes the
operation to change from play mode to pause mode or vice versa.
6. LCD: The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD (12)) shows the
track num-
bers, play mode, pause mode, playback, effects, dry/wet parame-
ters, loops, tempo, pitch, and programmed settings.
7. PLAYBACK DISPLAY: The PLAYBACK DISPLAY (11) shows 3 differ-
ent time displays the time elapsed, the total time remaining, and the
track time remaining until play ends. PLAYBACK DISPLAY (11) flash-
es slowly when the track has 30 seconds left. The PLAYBACK DIS-
PLAY (11) flashes quickly when the track has 15 seconds left.
8. FOLDER/TRACK SKIP +10: The TRACK SKIP (13) rotary control lets
you select the track to play or the MP3 file folder to search through.
When using a MP3 CD, push the TRACK SKIP (13) rotary control and
you will advance through the MP3 folder listing. Push TRACK SKIP (13)
again to enter the folder. When using a CD, push TRACK SKIP (13) to
advance through the track list by increments of ten.
9. JOG MODE: The JOG MODE (22) button is used to convert the JOG
WHEEL (23) from pitch bend to fast forward/rewind in CD mode. This
means the unit will sound just like a CD player in fast forward or rewind
when searching in JOG MODE(22). Press the JOG MODE (22) button
and then use the JOG WHEEL (23) to move forward or reverse while in
play mode. Use the JOG MODE (22) button in pause mode and the unit
will enter into stutter mode. Move the JOG WHEEL (23) clockwise to
fast forward. Move the JOG WHEEL (23) counter clockwise to rewind.
10. JOG WHEEL: The JOG WHEEL (23) has multiple functions:
Use the JOG WHEEL (23) to bend the pitch for precise synchroniza-
tion in play mode during a mix.
The JOG WHEEL
(23) is also used for frame accurate positioning in
pause mode. This positioning on the track may then be memorized as
a point of CUE (7). You will notice that the unit will enter into stutter
mode when making your adjustments in pause mode. See the CUE
INSTRUCTIONS section for more information.
In conjunction with the JOG MODE (22) button, the JOG WHEEL (23)
is used for fast forward/rewind. SEE JOG MODE (22) for more informa-
tion.
In conjunction with the SCRATCH (39) button, the JOG WHEEL (23)
is used for precise cuts and scratches, as the unit enters into vinyl
mode. You may also fast forward or rewind as if you were using vinyl.
In conjunction with the DSP effects buttons (FILTER, ZOOM, ECHO,
etc.), the JOG WHEEL (23) is used to modify the parameters of select-
ed effect for sound augmentation of the track in PLAY MODE.
11. KEY: Pressing the KEY (26) button activates the KEY LOCK function.
With this feature engaged, using the PITCH SLIDE CONTROL (21) will
only modify the tempo of the track playing, without changing the key or tone.
12. SINGLE: Pressing the SINGLE (24) button activates the AUTO-CUE
function. The AUTO-CUE function causes the unit to pause at the point
in the selected track, where the music begins. This feature allows you to
start play immediately at the beginning of the music without any blank
space (which exists at the beginning of every track).
Pressing the SINGLE (24) button a second time activates the CONTIN-
UOUS function 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).
Pressing the SINGLE (24) button a third time deactivates the CONTIN-
UOUS function (the CD will play through once and then stop).
CONTINUOUS & AUTO-CUE functions appear in the display to indicate
which mode the unit is in. When deactivated, no play function will
appear in the LCD (12). SEE LCD (12).
13. TIME: For CD(s) the TIME (25) button switches the TIME display
between the 3 available choices listed under LCD (12):
-
TIME ELAPSED on the track
- TOTAL TIME remaining on the disc
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IN THE USA ~ IF YOU EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH THIS UNIT CALL GEMINI
CUSTOMER SERVICE AT: 1 (732) 738-9003. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RETURN THIS
EQUIPMENT TO YOUR DEALER.