Gemini CDJ-505 Introduction, Features, Safety Specifications, Functions, Precautions, Connections

CDJ-505

INTRODUCTION:

Congratulations on purchasing the Gemini CDJ-505 CD Player. This state of the art professional table top CD player is backed by a 1 year warranty*. Prior to use, we suggest that you carefully read all the instructions.

FEATURES:

-Audio CD,CD-R, Mp3

-Also plays mp3 files from USB storage device*

-Anti-shock using RAM buffer memory

-Extra Large jog wheel

-2 Selectable Jog modes Pitch Bend/Search

-Multifunction scroll knob for Mp3 folder navigation

-Instant-start & cue with preview

-Single, Continuous and Repeat play modes

-Seamless loop with reloop

-BPM read out

-Large blue backlit LCD display

-Variable pitch control with three settings +/- 8,16 & 24%

SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS:

Laser Diode Properties

Material: Ga - Al - As

Wavelength: 755 - 815 nm (25° C)

Laser Output: Continuous Wave, max. 0.5 mW

2POWER After you have properly set the VOLTAGE LINE SELECTOR SWITCH you may plug in the power cord of the CDJ-505.

3LINE OUTPUT JACKS Plug one end of the included RCA cable into LINE OUTPUT JACKS on the rear panel. Plug the other end of the

RCA connectors into any available line input jacks on your mixer. If you are connecting the CDJ-505through 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.

FUNCTIONS:

4POWER: Once you have connected all your cables and made sure that the VOLTAGE SELECTION SWITCH is set correctly, you can turn

the CDJ-505on by pressing the POWER button, pressing the CDJ-505’s POWER button a second time will turn off the unit.

5DISC IN SLOT: The DISC IN SLOT is where the CD is held. When a disc is in the slot, the red LED bar will be illuminated above the slot

and the LCD will read the TOTAL TIME and TRACKS on the disc. When a CD is not in the unit, the LCD will show NO DISC.

6EJECT BUTTON: Pressing the EJECT BUTTON will open or close the DISC TRAY, unless the CDJ-505is in play mode, then you must first

stop the side you which to eject.JOG WHEEL : In SEARCH MODE the

PRECAUTIONS:

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 the 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.

7.There are NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Please refer to a qualified technician.

IN THE USA ~ IF YOU EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH THIS UNIT CALL GEMINI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT:

1 (732) 346-0061. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RETURN THISE EQUIPMENT TO YOUR DEALER.

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

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

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

CONNECTIONS:

1VOLTAGE SELECTION SWITCH Before plugging the CDJ-505 into any wall outlet, make sure that the VOLTAGE SELECTION SWITCH is set to

the proper voltage.

To change this selection unscrew the hard plastic protective top with a Phillips head screw driver. Then use a flat head screw driver to move the switch to the proper selection (115V or 230V) .

Do not force or twist the switch. Excessive force may cause damage, if the switch does not move smoothly, contact a qualified technician.

	NOTE: To eject a CD you must be in CD mode, simply press the
	USB/CD button and then press EJECT.
7	JOG WHEEL can be used to search forward or backwards in the
	music track, as well as for fine adjustments to a CUE point in PAUSE

mode. In PITCH BEND mode the JOG WHEEL will function the same as the PITCH BEND allowing you to speed up (FORWARD) or slow down (REWIND) the music clockwise being (FORWARD) and counter clockwise being (REWIND).

8JOG MODE BUTTON: When the JOG MODE BUTTON is illuminated it indicates the the JOG WHEEL is in SEARCH MODE, and when not

illuminated it indicates that the JOG WHEEL is in PITCH BEND MODE.

9DISPLAY: The DISPLAY shows the track number, pitch value, pitch bend, single, continue (for continuous play), play/pause modes, fast

forward/reverse modes, loop mode, reloop mode, PGM, repeat modes, the playback display bar, and three different time displays. These times displays are TIME ELAPSED on the track,

TIME REMAINING on the disc and and TIME REMAINING on the track. Time is measured in minutes, seconds and frames.

10TIME: The TIME BUTTON switches the time display between three available sources, these three are TIME ELAPSED on the track, TIME

REMAINING on the disc and and TIME REMAINING on the track. TIME ELAPSED indicates how much time has currently gone by since the play button was pressed, TIME REMAINING ON DISC will count down the time remaining on the entire disc and TIME REMAINING ON TRACK counts down the time that is left before the end of the track.

11SINGLE: Pressing the SINGLE button engages SINGLE mode, in this mode the CDJ-505will play one song and then stop. Pressing the

SINGLE button again will then activate CONTINUOUS mode 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).

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