Cdm-3600, Troubleshooting, Specifications – Gemini CDM-3600 User Manual
Page 6: Fader replacement, General
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3 BAND EQUALIZER: The 3 BAND EQUALIZER adjusts the tone of each CHAN-
NEL by giving you a choice 3 frequencies (BANDS) to adjust , from LOW,
MIDRANGE (MID) and HIGH’s ,you can use the adjustment knobs to higher or
lower the 3 seprate frequencies till the sound of the music program is approp-
priate for your listening enviroment.
CHANNEL VOLUME FADER: After you have chosen which input you will use with
the INPUT SELECTOR the corresponding CHANNEL FADER will allow you to ad-
just the volume for that particular CHANNEL.
CHANNEL CUE SELECTOR: The CHANNEL CUE SELECTOR allows you to choose
which channel you wish to monitor in your headphones, to the left is CHANNEL
(1) to the right is CHANNEL (2).
CUE VOLUME ROTARY KNOB: The CUE VOLUME ROTARY KNOB adjusts your
HEADPHONE MONITOR OUTPUT’S volume.
MICROPHONE VOLUME ROTARY KNOB: Allows you to adjust the
volume of the microphone signal.
MASTER OUTPUT ROTARY KNOB: The MASTER OUTPUT rotary knob adjust
the volume of the MAIN MASTER output.
VU METER: The CDM-3600 has a stereo VU METER that allows you to monitor
the decible levels of the LEFT and RIGHT MASTER output.
FADER START BUTTON: The Fader Start function allows you to start CD play-
back simply by moving the CROSSFADER from side to side.
A. Cue up the CD player you wish to start using the Fader Start function
B. Move the CROSSFADER all the way to the opposite side of the CD
you have just Cued.
C. Press the FADER START SELECTOR button so that the button
becomes illuminated.
D. At the point which you wish to start the audio from the Cued CD,
simply move the CROSSFADER in the direction of the Cued CD player,
and playback will begin.
E. When the CROSSFADER is moved all the way to the opposite 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.
CROSS FADER: The CROSS FADER allows you to mix evenly from one source to
another. The CROSS FADER on the CDM-3600 is also removable and if the need
arises can be replaced.The RG-45 (RAILGLIDE
™
) DUAL-RAIL CROSS FADER,
which has internal dual stainless steel rails that allow the slider to ride smoothly
and accurately from end to end can be purchased from your local GEMINI
dealer.
NOTE: WHEN USING THE CROSS FADER LIGHTLY GLIDE THE FADER BACK AND
FORTH. PRESSING DOWN ON THE CONTROLS CAN BEND CONTACTS AND CAUSE A
LOSS OF SOUND.
TROUBLESHOOTING:
- If a disc will not play, check to see if the disc was loaded correctly
(label side up). Also check the disc for excessive dirt, scratches, etc.
- If the disc turns but there is no sound, check the cable connections,
if they are ok, check your amplifier or reciever.
-If the CD skips, check the CD for dirt or scratches. Do not assume that
the CD player is defective. Many cd’s are recorded out of spec and
will skip on most or all CD players. Before sending the unit for repair,
try playing a CD that you are sure plays properly.
SPECIFICATIONS:
GENERAL:
Type................................................................................Compact Disc Player
Disc Type...................................Standard Compact discs (12 cm & 8 cm)
Time Display......................Track Elapsed, Track Remain, or Total remain
Variable Pitch.......................................± 12% Slider with Resume Switch
Pitch Bend............................................................................± 16% Maximum
Instant Start....................................................................Within 0.03 seconds
Installation...........................................................................................19" each
Dimensions........................... 19" x 3.5" x 10" (482.6 x 88.9 x 254 mm)
Weight..........................................................Main unit: 11.35 lbs. (5.14 kg)
AUDIO SECTION:
Quantization......................................1 Bit Linear/Channel, 3 Beam Laser
Oversampling Rate..............................................................................8 Times
Sampling Frequency..........................................................................44.1 kHz
Frequency Response............................................................20 Hz to 20 kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion...................................................Less Than 0.05%
Signal to Noise Ratio..............................................................................85 dB
Dynamic Range........................................................................................85 dB
Channel Separation.................................................................85 dB (1 KHz)
Output Level...................................................................2.0 +/- 0.2V R.M.S.
Power Supply.......................................................AC 115/230V, 60/50 Hz
INPUTS:
Phono.............................................................................3mV,47 KOhm
Line..........................................................................150 mV, 27 KOhm
MIC...................................................................1.5 mV, 1 KO balanced
OUTPUTS:
Max..........................................................................20V Peak-to Peak
Rec.............................................................................225 mV, 5 KOhm
SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITH-
OUT NOTICE FOR PURPOSE OF IMPROVEMENT.
MIXER SECTION:
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1. UNSCREW THE FADER (B) SCREWS. DO NOT TOUCH INSIDE SCREWS (C) CAREFULLY
REMOVE OLD CROSS FADER AND UNPLUG CABLE (D)
2. PLUG IN THE NEW CROSS FADER INTO CABLE
(D) AND PLACE BACK INTO MIXER.
3. SCREW THE CROSS FADER TO MIXER WITH THE
FADER PLATE SCREWS (B)
4. REPLACE THE FACE OF THE MIXER AND SCREW
THE FOUR SCREWS BACK IN AND REPLACE THE
FADER KNOBS.
FADER REPLACEMENT: