GEMINI
CD-9500 PRO III
Professional
Dual
CD
Player
OPERATIONS MANUAL
Pushing the POWER SWITCH (1) a second time will turn the unit off.
INTRODUCTION
DISC TRAY: The DISC TRAY (2) is where the CD is held during loading,
unloading and playback. Pressing the disc tray OPEN/CLOSE
BUTTON (3), will open or close the tray. The DISC TRAY (2) holds
both 12 cm and 8 cm CDs. Please note, if the CD-9500 PRO III is in
the play mode, the tray will not open.
Congratulations on purchasing a Gemini CD-9500 PRO III Dual CD Player.
This state of the art professional CD player is backed by a three year
warranty, excluding lasers. One year warranty on CD lasers. Prior to
use, we suggest that you carefully read all the instructions.
OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON: Press the OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON (3) to load
CAUTIONS
or remove a CD from the DISC TRAY (2).
DISPLAY: The DISPLAY (4) shows the track number, play mode, pause
mode, and 3 different time displays. These time displays are time
elapsed on the track, time remaining on the disc and time remaining
on the track.
Do not use this CD Player at temperatures below 41°F/5°C or higher
than 95°F/35°C.
Place the unit in a clean and dry location.
Do not place the unit in an unstable location.
PLAY/PAUSE: Each press of the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (5) causes
the operation to change from play to pause or from pause back to
play. See the CUE INSTRUCTIONS section for more information.
When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet, always grasp it
by the plug. Never pull the power cord.
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.
TRACK SKIP: The TRACK SKIP BUTTONS (6) let you select the track
to play.
SEARCH BUTTONS: The SEARCH BUTTONS (7) are used to
accurately position the disc at the point where you wish the track to
start playing. This position on the track is memorized as the cue
point. Each push of the SEARCH BUTTONS (7) will put the unit into
pause mode and move the memorized cue point 1 frame (1/75th
second). See the CUE INSTRUCTIONS section for more information.
Do not use chemical solvents to clean the unit.
Keep the laser pickup clean by keeping the drawer closed.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS
SEARCH DIAL: Use the SEARCH DIAL (8) to select the scanning
direction and speed. Turning the dial in the clockwise direction will
scan forward and counter clockwise will scan in reverse. The
scanning speed increases as the dial is turned further. The SEARCH
DIAL (8) will not change the cue point and will not bring the unit to
the pause mode.
Laser Diode Properties
Material: Ga - Al - As
Wavelength: 755 - 815 nm (25° C)
Laser Output: Continuous Wave, max. 0.5mW
STOP: The STOP BUTTON (9) will end the playing of the CD.
IMPORTANT NOTE
TIME: The TIME BUTTON (10) switches the time display between the
Since the CD-9500 PRO III is a dual CD player, most of the functions and
controls are duplicated on both sides of the CD player. To eliminate
confusion and to make the drawings easier to understand, we will only
number the right side functions and controls. The only controls that are
not duplicated are the POWER SWITCH (1) and the VOLTAGE SELEC-
TOR SLIDE SWITCH (17).
three available choices listed under DISPLAY.
CUE: With the unit in the play mode (play/pause LED glows green), and
after using the SEARCH BUTTONS (7) to memorize the cue point,
pressing the CUE BUTTON (11) will cause the CD player to enter the
pause mode (play/pause LED blinks green) at the memorized cue
point (the cue LED glows yellow). If the cue point was not memo-
rized, the unit will return to the beginning of the track. Holding down
the cue button changes the cue function to preview (allowing you to
hear the music play at whatever tempo you adjusted to by holding
the cue button down). Releasing the cue button returns you to the
preset cue point.
LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION
Model CD-9500 PRO III is a dual voltage unit. It will operate at 115 or 230
volts. The unit is preset at the factory to 115 volts. To set the proper
voltage follow these steps:
CUE/B REPEAT: After the cue point is memorized, pressing the CUE/B
BUTTON (12) in the play mode, (the cue LED BLINKS yellow),
repeats the section between the cue point and the point where the
CUE/B BUTTON (12) was pressed (there will be a slight delay
between the end and the restart of play).
1. Place the head of a screw driver in the center of the VOLTAGE
SELECTOR SLIDE SWITCH (17) found on the rear panel.
2. Slide the switch left for 115 volts or push the switch right for 230
volts.
SINGLE: Pressing the SINGLE (15) button will activate single mode and
the AUTO CUE FUNCTION which causes the unit to play one track
at a time and to stop at the beginning of music of the following track.
This allows you to start play immediately from the start of music
without any blank space (which exists at the beginning of every
track).
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. Using the included cables, plug one end into the REMOTE JACK (20)
on side 2 and the other end into the PLAYER JACK (19) also on side
2. Do the same for side 1.
CONTINUE: The CONTINUE (16) function will cause the unit to play
continuously (after the last track, the unit will return to the first track
of the disc and continue to play).
2. Plug one end of a set of RCA connectors into each of the LINE
PITCH: Pushing the PITCH BUTTON (13) activates the pitch section of
the unit (pitch LED glows red). The pitch of the CD will change
according to the position of the PITCH CONTROL (13). Pushing the
PITCH BEND BUTTONS (14) will temporarily raise or lower the pitch
without changing the slide setting. Releasing the buttons will return
the pitch to the slide setting. Maximum pitch deviation is +/- 8 %.
OUTPUT JACKS (18).
3. Plug the other end of the RCA connectors into any available line level
input jacks on your mixer. If you are playing the CD-9500 PRO III
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.
DIGITAL OUTPUT JACK: Connecting any type of DAT, MD, HARD
DRIVE, or other such items which accept digital signals to the BNC
OUTPUT CONNECTOR (21) on the rear panel of the transports
allows you to record a digital signal from CD.
FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
POWER SWITCH: After making sure that the VOLTAGE SELECTOR
SLIDE SWITCH (17), found on the rear panel, is properly set, plug
the unit in and press the POWER SWITCH (1). The unit will turn on.
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and will skip on most or all CD players. Before sending the unit in for
repair, try playing a CD that you are sure plays properly.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Make sure that the VOLTAGE SELECTOR SLIDE SWITCH (15),
found on the rear panel, is set for the proper voltage. Plug the unit in
and press the POWER SWITCH (1). The unit will turn on. Pushing the
POWER SWITCH (1) a second time will turn the unit off.
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL:
2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON (3), place a CD in the DISC TRAY
(2) and press the OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON (3) again. The tray will
close into the unit. The display will initially show the number of tracks
and the total time of the CD and the unit will be in the pause mode
(play/pause LED blinks green). When the display shows track
number 1 and time of 00:00, the unit is ready to use.
Type.................... Dual Mechanism Compact Disc Player w/wired remote
Disc Type............................... Standard Compact discs (12 cm & 8 cm)
Time Display.....................Track Elapsed, Track Remain, or Total remain
Variable Pitch...........................+/- 8% Slider with Resume Switch
Pitch Bend...........................................................+/- 8% Maximum
Instant Start....................................................Within 0.03 seconds
Track Selection....................................................1 to 99 Tracks
3. Push the TRACK SKIP BUTTONS (6) to select the track you want to
play.
4. Press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (5) and the unit will instantly play.
Installation...............................19" Rack Mountable Player Unit, 2 U
19" Rack Mountable Control Unit, 2 U
AUDIO SECTION:
CUE INSTRUCTIONS
To start the play at a point other than the beginning of a track, follow
these instructions.
Quantization......................................1 Bit Linear/Channel, 3 Beam Laser
Oversampling Rate..................................................................8 Times
Sampling Frequency......................................................44.1 kHz
Frequency Response....................................20 Hz to 20 kHz
Digital Output....................................................................IEC958
Total Harmonic Distortion......................................Less Than 0.05%
Signal to Noise Ratio...................................................104 dB
Dynamic Range.................................................................98 dB
Channel Separation.......................................................90 dB (1 KHz)
Output Level.............................................................1.9 Volts R.M.S.
Power Supply......................................AC 120/230V, 50/60 Hz
1. To memorize the approximate spot at which you want play to start,
select the proper track, and then push the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON
(5) so the unit goes into the play mode (play/pause LED will glow
green). Listen to the CD and when the CD gets to the approximate
spot, push either of the SEARCH BUTTONS (7). The unit will go into
the pause mode (play/pause LED will blink green) and the location
indicated on the display will be the memorized cue point.
2. To fine tune the memorized cue point, push the PLAY/PAUSE
BUTTON (5) so the unit goes into the play mode (play/pause LED
glows green) and listen carefully to the starting point. Push the CUE
BUTTON (11) and the unit will enter the pause mode (play/pause
LED blinks green) and the CD will reposition at the previously
memorized cue point. If you decide that this point is okay, leave the
unit alone until you are ready to play it. At that time push the PLAY/
PAUSE BUTTON (5). The unit will instantly play from the spot
selected. If the selected spot is not where you want it, with the unit
in the play mode, simply push the CUE BUTTON (11). The unit will go
back to the previously selected spot, and enter the pause mode. By
pressing either the left or right SEARCH BUTTONS (7) you can hear
and move the cue point forward or backward. After you have
located the spot, play the CD and listen to the start. If it’s still no
good, push the CUE BUTTON (11) and try again. The memorized cue
point will always be the last location after using the SEARCH
BUTTONS (7).
Dimensions...............................Player Unit 19' (W) x 3 1/2" (H) x 10" (D)
Control Unit 19' (W) x 3 1/2" (H) x 3 5/8" (D)
Weight...........................................................Player Unit 11.7 lbs (5.3 kg)
Control Unit 3.8 lbs (1.7 kg)
TROUBLE SHOOTING
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If the disk will not play, check to see if the disc was loaded correctly
(label side up). Also check the disc for excessive dirt, scratches,
etc.
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If the disc turns but there is no sound, check the cable connections.
If they are okay, check your amplifier or receiver.
If the CD skips, check the CD for dirt or scratches. Do not assume
that the CD player is defective. Many CDs are recorded out of spec
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or any error contained in this manual.
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