iCFX/CFX-20 PROFESSIONAL EFX CD PLAYER
INTRODUCTION:
Congratulations on purchasing the G
EMINI iCFX or CFX-20 P
ROFESSIONAL
EFX CD PLAYER. This state of the art professional CD player is backed by a
THREE year warranty, excluding lasers. Lasers are backed by a ONE year war-
ranty on CD lasers. Prior to use, we suggest that you carefully read all the
instructions.
FEATURES:
- Audio CD, CD-R, & CD-RW compatible
- Slot-loading CD mechanism
- Disc identification system for memorizing cue points
- Touch-sensitive jog wheel
- 3 fly cues & 2 eight second sampler banks
- 10 sec. Anti-shockTM protection using RAM buffer memory
- Seamless loop with reloop & B-edit
- Key lock & BPM counter
- Pitch bend via jog wheel or buttons
- Variable pitch slide control with ranges of 4%, 8%, 16%, 100%
- Adjustable brake control & reverse
- +10 track selection
- Dual jog mode function
- Single/continuous play modes
- Three time display modes
- Large backlit LCD display
- Coaxial RCA digital output
- Sleep mode
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 & no
objects filled with liquids such as vases should be placed on the apparatus.
Place the unit in a clean & 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 qual-
ified technician.
6. Do not use chemical solvents to clean the unit.
7. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
8. In the USA ~ if you experience problems with this unit call G
EMINI
CUSTOMER SERVICE at: 1 (732) 738-9003 or visit HTTP://WWW.GEMINIDJ.COM/SUP-
PORT.HTML. Do not attempt to return this equipment to your dealer.
LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION:
Model iCFX & CFX-20 are dual voltage units. It will operate at 115 V or
230 V. To set the proper voltage, follow these steps:
1. Place the head of a screwdriver in the groove of the V
OLTAGE
SELECTOR SWITCH (1) found on the rear panel.
2. Flip the switch to 115 V or 230 V.
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 P
OWER
SWITCH (4) 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 iCFX or CFX-20 is a P
OWER
CORD
(2).
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 cable connectors into the RCA
O
UTLET (5).
4. Plug the other end of the RCA connectors into any available
line level input jacks on your mixer. If you are playing the iCFX
or CFX-20 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 D
IGITAL OUT (6) jack is for connecting this unit to any type of
computer, DAT, MD, HARD DISC RECORDER, or any other type of
device that accepts digital signals.
FUNCTIONS:
1. P
OWER SWITCH: After making sure that the VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH (1),
found on the rear panel, is properly set, plug the unit in & press the P
OWER
SWITCH (4) to ON. The unit will turn ON & the LCD (16) screen will illumi-
nate. Turn OFF the unit by pressing the POWER SWITCH (4) to OFF to when
not in use.
2. D
ISC IN SLOT: The DISC IN SLOT
(7)
is where the CD is held. When a disc
is in the slot, the LED & bar will be
illuminated above the slot & the LCD (16) will show the total tracks & time
on the disc. When a CD is not in the unit, the LCD (16) will show N
O DISC
.
3. S
TOP/EJECT: Press STOP/EJECT (10) once to stop, twice &/or hold to
eject the CD.
4. C
UE: The CUE (9) button is used to store the exact moment at
which a track will begin playing. Use the C
UE
(9) button to aid in pro-
gram mixing. While the unit is in the play mode, & after memorizing the
cue point, pressing C
UE (9) will cause the CD player to enter pause mode
at the memorized cue point. Holding down CUE (9) changes the cue func-
tion to preview (allowing you to hear the music play from the cue point).
Releasing CUE (9) returns you to the preset cue point in pause mode. If a
cue point is not memorized, pressing C
UE (9) in play mode will not begin
cue selection.
5. P
LAY/PAUSE: Each press of the PLAY/PAUSE (8) causes the operation
to change from play mode to pause mode or vice versa.
6. LCD: The L
IQUID
CRYSTAL DISPLAY
(LCD (16)) shows the track numbers,
play mode, pause mode, playback display, loops, tempo, & pitch. The play-
back display shows 3 different time displays the time elapsed, the total time
remaining, & the track time remaining until play ends. The playback dis-
play bar flashes slowly when the track has 30 seconds left. The playback dis-
play bar flashes quickly when the track has 15 seconds left.
7. T
RACK SKIP +10: The TRACK SKIP +10 (15) rotary control lets you
select the track to play. Push T
RACK SKIP +10 (15) to advance
through the track list by increments of ten.
8. J
OG MODE: The JOG MODE (21) button is used to convert the
JOG WHEEL (22) from pitch bend to fast forward/rewind. When
deactivated movements of the J
OG WHEEL
(22) will bend the pitch
of a playing audio track for precise beat adjustments when mixing. Press
the J
OG
MODE
(21) button & then use the JOG
WHEEL
(22) to move forward
or reverse while in play mode. Use the JOG MODE (21) button in pause
mode & the unit will enter into stutter mode. Move the JOG WHEEL (22)
clockwise to fast forward. Move the JOG WHEEL (22) counter clockwise to
rewind.
9. J
OG WHEEL: The JOG WHEEL
(22) has multiple func-
tions:
Use the J
OG WHEEL (22) to bend the pitch for precise
synchronization in play mode during a mix.
The J
OG WHEEL (22) is also used for frame accurate
positioning in pause mode. This positioning on the
track may then be memorized as a point of C
UE/RECALL (9). You will notice
that the unit will enter into stutter mode when making your adjustments
in pause mode. See the CUE section for more information.
In conjunction with the J
OG MODE (21) button, the JOG WHEEL (22) is used
for fast forward/rewind. See J
OG MODE (21) for more information.
Both the iCFX & CFX-20 have a touch sensitive J
OG WHEEL (22) &
will simulate scratching with a record on a turntable. Use the JOG
WHEEL (22) to create precise cuts, scratches, backspins, & more.
10. S
INGLE: Pressing the SINGLE (24) button activates the SINGLE
function. In SINGLE mode, the CD will play through once & then
stop. In pause, S
INGLE (24) mode also scans through a track to the point
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 S
INGLE
a second time activates the C
ONTINUOUS
function causing
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