User manual GEMINI CDM-500

[. . . ] In the USA: If you experience problems with this unit, please go to http://www. Gemini stands behind their products with a 1 year limited warranty on all audio products. Parts of the design of this product may be protected by worldwide patents. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor. [. . . ] If you are plugging in a Turntable, set the switch to PHONO; if you are using a Line Level device, set the switch to LINE. Plug your Phono or Line device's RCA connectors into the LINE 2 INPUT (42) and switch the PHONO 2/LINE 2 SWITCH (43) to the appropriate position. If you are plugging in a Turntable, set the switch to PHONO; if you are using a Line Level device, set the switch to LINE. 1/4" MIC INPUT and XLR MIC INPUT: The 1/4" MIC INPUT (46) and XLR MIC INPUT (47) accept standard Lo-Z and Hi-Z microphones using either 1/4" or XLR connectors. Only one microphone should be used at once, and the MIC VOLUME LEVEL CONTROL (28) controls the level of the connected microphone. GROUND TERMINAL: When using Turntables with the rear RCA inputs, it may be necessary to ground them to the GROUND TERMINAL (39), to eliminate hum. The MASTER OUTPUT (45) is typically used to drive your Amplifier or Powered Speakers. This is useful for connecting to a recording device, as if the need arises to increase the MASTER VOLUME CONTROL (33), it will not be reflected in the recording. 1/4" HEADPHONE JACK: The 1/4" HEADPHONE JACK (52) is located on the front panel, and accepts headphones with a 1/4" (6. PITCH BEND: The PITCH BEND (5) function allows you to momentarily increase or decrease the speed and key of the currently playing music. When the PITCH BEND (5) buttons are released, the pitch will return to the value displayed on the LCD DISPLAY (1). PITCH CONTROL: The PITCH CONTROL (17) allows the speed and key of the currently playing music to be increased or decreased in small increments, up to +/- 12%. PITCH ON/OFF: The PITCH ON/OFF (6) button must be set to the `ON' position before the unit will respond to changes made with the PITCH CONTROL (17). The PITCH ON/OFF (6) button will illuminate when it is in the `ON' position, and the word `PITCH' will be displayed above the Pitch Percentage on the LCD DISPLAY (1). SINGLE/CONTINUOUS PLAY: The SINGLE/CONTINUOUS PLAY (7) mode button determines if the unit will pause after playing each track. By default, the unit is set to Continuous mode, which will play the entire disc without stopping. When the SINGLE/CONTINUOUS PLAY (7) mode button is pressed, the unit will display the word `SINGLE' in the upper right corner of the respective LCD DISPLAY (1), and the unit will pause after the end of each track. REPEAT: The REPEAT (8) button allows you repeat a single track, or repeat the entire disc. When the REPEAT (8) button is pressed once, the words `REPEAT 1' will be displayed on the LCD Display (1), and it will repeat only the current track. When the REPEAT (8) button is pressed a second time, the words `REPEAT ALL' will be displayed, and the unit will repeat the entire disc. Note that the SINGLE/CONTINUOUS PLAY (7) mode will still determine if the unit pauses at the end of each track. TRACK SKIP FORWARD: TRACK SKIP FORWARD (12) button allows you to advance to the next track. [. . . ] When the CROSSFADER (24) is moved all the way to the oppo site side of the currently playing disc, the unit will stop playing that disc and return to the beginning of the track or the set cue point. MASTER VOLUME CONTROL: The MASTER VOLUME CONTROL (33) controls the level of audio being sent out of the mixer to your sound system. Manipulate the sound output by using the aforementioned audio mixer and CD player controls. Use the CUE DEVICE SELECTOR (26) to audition either channel in the heapdhones, in order to prepare subsequent music programs prior to sending them to the audio output of the unit. [. . . ]