Gemini iCDJ manual Operating Instructions, CUE Instructions, Pgm, Direct Select, Troubleshooting

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LOOP OUT: After a loop point is memorized, pressing LOOP OUT (17) in play mode will repeat the section between the first loop point and a second loop point when the LOOP OUT (17) button was pressed. Press LOOP OUT (17) again or pause play to exit the repeating play.

RELOOP: Press for repeated loop play (stutter) from the first loop point or to reloop a previously set loop. The RELOOP (18) function automatically returns the music to the loop point and will play the loop until it is released with the LOOP OUT (17) button. CD starts instant play from the previously set cue points.

PITCH SELECT: Pressing the PITCH SELECT (19) but- tons enable you to select pitch levels ranging from 4%, 8%, & 16%. Press the two buttons labeled PITCH OFF together to turn off the pitch control.

PITCH BEND: Pushing the PITCH BEND (20) buttons will automatically raise the pitch up to +4% or lower the pitch down to -4%from the existing pitch setting. Releasing the buttons will return the pitch to the original pitch setting. You can use this function to match the pitch bend when mixing from one song to another.

PITCH CONTROL SLIDE: Moving the PITCH CONTROL SLIDE (21) up or down will lower or raise the pitch per- centage.

JOG WHEEL: Use the JOG WHEEL (22) to make fine adjustments in pause mode for cueing or bending the pitch for precise synchronization in play mode.

PGM (Program): Use the PGM (23) section for DIRECT SELECT or to create a TRACK PROGRAM. Please refer to the PGM section for detailed instructions.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:

1.Place a CD in the DISC IN SLOT (6).

2.Push the TRACK SKIP (12) buttons to select the track you want to play.

3.Press the PLAY/PAUSE (9) button and the unit will instantly play.

CUE INSTRUCTIONS:

1.To start the play at a point other than the beginning of a track, follow these instructions:

First select the track you wish to play, and then press PLAY/PAUSE (9) so the unit goes into the play mode. Press PLAY/PAUSE (9) to pause play at the spot where you want the play to start the CUE POINT. Use the SEARCH (13) buttons or JOG WHEEL (22) to pick the precise spot you want play to begin, then press PLAY/PAUSE (9) again to save the cue point. Press the CUE (8) button to pause play at the cue point (the unit will go into the pause mode and the location indicated on the display will be the memorized cue point). You can preview the cue point by pressing and holding down CUE (8). Press PLAY/PAUSE (9) to begin play from the cue point.

2.Once you have saved a cue point you can fine tune or change the memorized cue point:

To change a cue point, push PLAY/PAUSE (9) so the unit plays from the cue point, then press PLAY/PAUSE

(9)at the spot you wish your new cue point to be. Press PLAY/PAUSE (9) again to save the cue point. The unit will go into the pause mode and the location indicated on the display will be the new memorized cue point.

To fine tune a cue point, pause play at the memorized cue point, then use the SEARCH (13) buttons or JOG WHEEL (22) to scan frame by frame (1/75th of a second) to where you want play to begin. Press PLAY/PAUSE (9) to save the new cue point.

NOTE: DURING FINE TUNING THERE WILL BE A STUTTER EFFECT (TO HELP YOU FIND THE BEAT). THE STUTTERING EFFECT WILL END WHEN YOU PRESS PLAY/PAUSE (9) TO SAVE THE CUE POINT. ALSO, DURING FINE TUNING IF YOU HOLD DOWN THE SEARCH (13) BUTTON, THE UNIT WILL SCAN QUICKLY.

PGM:

First press STOP/EJECT (7) once followed by PGM to enter program mode. Select a TRACK NUMBER with the NUMBER PAD and press SET afterwards to set a track for that slot. Continue to select tracks and press the SET button, until satisfied with a program of tracks. Then press PLAY/PAUSE (9) to start the program. To exit a PRO- GRAM press the STOP/EJECT (7) button twice or hold the button down to EJECT the CD. SINGLE-AUTO CUE modes will function normally with PROGRAM mode.

DIRECT SELECT:

To DIRECTLY SELECT a track, simply enter the TRACK NUMBER you want to hear. If you select track numbers 1-9 you may use 0 before the number for, example 01 for track number 1. For tracks 11 and higher use the first digit then followed by second digit to jump to that track. SIN- GLE-AUTO CUE modes will function normally with direct select mode.

NOTE: PROGRAM AND DIRECT SELECT MODES WORK INDE- PENDTLY, TO USE EITHER MODE THE DISC MUST BE EJECTED AND REINSERTED.

TROUBLESHOOTING:

- If the disk will not play, check to see if the disc was loaded cor- rectly (label side up). Also check the disc for excessive dirt, scratches, etc.

- If the disc turns but there is no sound, check the cable connec- tions. 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 record- ed out of spec 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.

SPECIFICATIONS:

GENERAL:

Disc Type

Standard Compact discs (12 cm & 8 cm)

Time Display

Track Elapsed, Track Remain, or Total remain

Variable Pitch

± 16% Slider with Resume Switch

Start

Within 0.03 seconds

Track Selection

1 to 99 Tracks

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 0.005%

Signal to Noise Ratio

>96 dB

Dynamic Range

>94 dB

Output Level (nominal)

1.9 Volts R.M.S.

Power Supply

AC 120/230V, 60/50 Hz

Dimensions

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12.5" x 8.3" x 3.75"

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(31.5 x 21 x 9.5mm)

Weight

 

5.65 lbs. (2.56 kg)

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SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE FOR PURPOSE OF IMPROVEMENT.

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