Introduction, Features, Safety Certifications

INTRODUCTION:

Congratulations on purchasing a GEMINI CDJ-01CD 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.

FEATURES:

• Top loading instant start play		• Looping with re-loop
•	Soft action opening	•	Frame accurate search
•	Time select	•	Blue LCD display
•	Pitch bend	• Single auto cue / continuous play
•	Digital output	•	Translucent window

•4%, 8% & 16% variable pitch with OFF feature

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, and no objects filled with liquids such as vases should be placed on the apparatus.

3.Place the unit in a clean and dry location.

4.Do not place the unit in an unstable location.

5.When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet, always grasp it by the plug. Never pull the power cord.

6.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.

7.Do not use chemical solvents to clean the unit.

8.Keep the laser pickup clean by keeping the tray closed.

9.Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS:

Laser Diode Properties

Material: Ga - Al - As

Wavelength: 755 - 815 nm (25° C)

Laser Output: Continuous Wave, max. 0.5mW

LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION:

Model CDJ-01is a dual voltage unit. It will operate at 115 or 230 volts. To set the proper voltage follow these steps:

1.Place the head of a screw driver in the center of the VOLTAGE SELECTOR SLIDE (1) found on the rear panel.

2.Slide the switch left for 115 volts or push the switch right for 230 volts.

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.Plug one end of a set of RCA connectors into each of the LINE OUTPUT (2) jacks.

2.Plug the other end of the RCA connectors into any available line level input jacks on your mixer. If you are playing the CDJ-01through 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.

3.Connect any type of device that will accept a DIGITAL signal, such as DAT, MD, HARD DRIVE, ETC to the COAXIAL (3) INPUTS on the rear panel of the transport to record a DIGITAL signal.

4.Connect the power plug into the POWER JACK (4) for power.

FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS:

POWER SWITCH: After making sure that the VOLTAGE SELECTOR SLIDE

(1), found on the rear panel, is properly set, plug the unit in and press the POWER (5) switch. The unit will turn on. Pressing the POWER (5) switch a second time will turn the unit off.

DISC TRAY: The DISC TRAY (6) is where the CD is held.

EJECT: Press the EJECT (7) button to open the DISC TRAY (6).

PLAY/PAUSE : Each press of the PLAY/PAUSE (8) button causes the operation to change from play to pause or from pause back to play. See the CUE INSTRUCTIONS section for more information.

STOP : The STOP (9) button will end the playing of the CD.

CUE: With the unit in the play mode, and after memorizing the cue point, pressing the CUE (10) button will cause the CD player to enter the pause mode at the memorized cue point. Holding down the cue button changes the cue function to preview (allowing you to hear the music play from the cue point) and releasing the cue button returns you to the preset cue point. If a cue point is not memorized, pressing the CUE (10) button will cause the unit to return to the beginning of that track.

DISPLAY: The DISPLAY (11) 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.

PLAYBACK DISPLAY: The PLAYBACK DISPLAY (12) displays the time remaining to play and flashes slowly when the track has 30 seconds left. The PLAYBACK DISPLAY (12) flashes quickly when the track has 15 seconds left.

TRACK SKIP : The TRACK SKIP (13) buttons let you select the track to play.

SEARCH BUTTONS : The SEARCH (14) buttons are used to move foward or reverse while in play mode. The SEARCH (14) buttons are also 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. See the CUE INSTRUCTIONS section for more information.

SINGLE: Pressing the SINGLE (15) button activates the AUTO-CUEfunction. The AUTO-CUEfunction causes the unit to pause at the beginning of music of the following track and allows you to start play immediately from the start of music without any blank space (which exists at the beginning of every track). Pressing the SINGLE (15) button a second time activates the CONTINUOUS function causing the unit to play continuously (after the last track, the unit will return to the first track of the disc and continue to play). Pressing the SINGLE (15) button a third time deactivates the CONTINUOUS function.

TIME: The TIME (16) button switches the time display between the three available choices listed under DISPLAY.

LOOP IN: Pressing the LOOP IN (17) button while a track is playing will set a loop point.

LOOP OUT: After a loop point is memorized, pressing LOOP OUT (18) in play mode will repeat the section between the first loop point and a second loop point when the LOOP OUT (18) button was pressed. Press LOOP OUT (18) 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 (19) function automatically returns the music to the loop point and will play the loop until it is released with the LOOP OUT (18) button. CD starts instant play from the previously set cue points.

PITCH SELECT: Pressing the PITCH SELECT (20) buttons 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.

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CDJ-01 specifications

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