CDM-500 Professional dj station P R O F E S S I O N E L L E D J S TAT I O N E S TA C I O N P R O F E S I O N A L PA R A D J D J S Y S T È M E C O M PA C T Worldwide Offices USA: Gemini Sound Products Corp. Worldwide Headquarters 120 Clover Place Edison, New Jersey 08837 Ph: 732.738.9003 Fax: 732.738.9006 UK: Gemini Sound Products LTD Unit C4 Hazleton Industrial Estate, Waterlooville P08 9JU Ph: +44 (0)87 087 00880 Fax: +44 (0)87 087 00990 Spain: Gemini Sound Products S.A. Rosellon 516 local 08026 Barcelona Ph: + 34 93 436 37 00 Fax: + 34 93 347 69 61 France: GSL France 1, Allée d' Effiat, Parc de l'événement F-91160 Longjumeau Ph: + 33 1 69 79 97 70 Fax: + 33 1 69 79 97 80 Germany: Gemini Sound Products GmbH Liebigstrasse 16 85757 Karlsfeld Ph: + 49 8131 39171-0 Fax: + 49 8131 39171-8 In the USA: If you experience problems with this unit, please go to http://www.geminidj.com/support.html or call 1-732-738-9003 for Gemini Customer Service. Do not attempt to return this equipment to your dealer. Gemini stands behind their products with a 1 year limited warranty on all audio products. For larger images & detailed specs visit our website @ http://www.geminidj.com. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. 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. Gemini Sound Products Corp. shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, electrical, mechanical, optical, chemical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the express written permission of Gemini Sound Products Corp. It is recommended that all maintenance and service on this product is performed by Gemini Sound Products Corp. or its authorized agents. Gemini Sound Products Corp. will not accept liability for loss or damage caused by maintenance or repair performed by unauthorized personnel. C A U T I O N PLEASE READ BEFORE USING APPLIANCE, IMPORTANT WARNING & SAFET Y INSTRUCTIONS! RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN! CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. READ INSTRUCTIONS: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS: All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS: All operating and use instructions should be followed. CLEANING: The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet. ATTACHMENTS: Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. WATER & MOISTURE: Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. ACCESSORIES: Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. CART: A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. SEE FIGURE A. VENTILATION: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a builtin installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. POWER SOURCES: This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. LOCATION: The appliance should be installed in a stable location. NON-USE PERIODS: The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: - If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. - If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug. POWER-CORD PROTECTION: Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING: If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antennadischarge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. SEE FIGURE B. LIGHTNING: For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. <2> POWER LINES: An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. OVERLOADING: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. OBJECT & LIQUID ENTRY: Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or shortout parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. SERVICING: Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: - When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. - If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. - If the product has been exposed to rain or water. - If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. - If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. - When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service. REPLACEMENT PARTS: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. SAFET Y CHECK: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING: The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling. HEAT: The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. DISPOSAL: This product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Face 25 27 22 28 26 29 21 23 25 1 27 2 7 9 30 30 31 32 34 33 3 8 10 4 13 11 5 14 6 12 15 16 31 32 20 18 17 19 24 *To avoid confusion, only the right side of the controls are labeled. Parts Checklist: CDM-500 Unit AC Power Cable Manual & Warranty Information 1. LCD Display 2. Open/Close Button 3. Program 4. Time Selection 5. Pitch Bend +/6. Pitch On/Off 7. Single/Continuous Play 8. Repeat 9. Loop In 10. Loop Out 11. Reloop 12. Track Skip Forward 13. Track Skip Backward 14. +10 Track Skip 15. Direct Track Access Buttons 16. Jog Mode Selector 17. Pitch Control 18. Cue Button <3> 19. Play/Pause Button 20. Jog Wheel 21. LED VU Meter 22. Channel 1 Fader 23. Channel 2 Fader 24. Crossfader 25. Device Input Selector 26. Cue Device Selector 27. Channel Gain Control 28. Mic Volume Level Control 29. Cue Volume Level Control 30. High Band EQ 31. Mid Band EQ 32. Low Band EQ 33. Master Volume Control 34. Fader Start Selector Back 47 38 37 39 46 35 36 43 42 40 41 44 45 Front 49 52 48 50 51 35. AC Inlet for Power Cable 36. Fuse 37. Power Switch 38. Voltage Selector Switch 39. Ground Terminal 40. Line 1 Input 41. Phono 1/Line 1 Switch 42. Line 2 Input 43. Phono 2/Line 2 Switch 44. Record Output 45. Master Output 46. 1/4" (6.35mm) Mic Input 47. XLR Mic Input 48. CD Tray 1 49. Tray 1 Illumination LED 50. CD Tray 2 51. Tray 2 Illumination LED 52. 1/4" (6.35mm) Headphone Jack <4> CDM-500 PROFESSIONAL DJ STATION INTRODUCTION: Congratulations on your purchase of a Gemini CDM-500 Integrated DJ System! The CDM-500 is an all-in-one solution for DJs looking for a package which combines the features of a Dual Deck CD player with that of an audio mixer. The CDM-500 is backed by a 1 year limited warranty* and is sure to provide years of reliable service with the proper care and maintenance. FEATURES: - Dual tray-loading CD player with Integrated 2-Channel Mixer - Audio CD and CD-R compatible - Anti-Shock using RAM Buffer Memory - Instant-Start and Cue with preview - Single/Continuous play modes - Fader-Start capability - Seamless loop per side with reloop - Pitch bend via Jog wheel or buttons - Three time display modes - Frame accurate search - Direct track access buttons - Pitch control with range of +/- 12% - +10 track button for quick navigation - Fully progra ...