INTRODUCTION:
Congratulations on purchasing the Gemini CDJ-210 CD/MP3
Player. This state of the art professional table top CD/MP3
player is backed by a 1-year warranty*. Prior to use, we sug-
gest that you carefully read all the instructions.
FEATURES:
-Audio CD, CD-R, & MP3 compatible
-Extra Large jog wheel
-Anti-shock using RAM buffer memory
-Large blue backlit LCD display with text for MP3
-3 Selectable Jog modes Pitch Bend/ Cue Search/ Scratch
-Instant reverse for added effect
-Brake mode for vinyl-like stops
-Instant-start & cue with preview
-Single & Continuous play modes
-Fully programmable with repeat function
-Seamless loop with reloop
-Pitch Bend via jog wheel or buttons +/- 16%
-Three-mode time selection
-High-speed search using SEARCH buttons
-Frame accurate search
-Variable pitch control with three settings +/- 4, 8 & 16%
SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS:
Laser Diode Properties
Material: Ga - Al - As
Wavelength: 755 - 815 nm (25° C)
Laser Output: Continuous Wave, max. 0.5 mW
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 splash-
ing, 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 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 THIS EQUIP-
MENT 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.
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CONNECTIONS:
1
POWER: Plug in the power cord of the CDJ-210.
2
LINE 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 in-
put jacks on your mixer. If you are connecting the CDJ-210
through a receiver, you can plug the RCA connectors into the
CD AUX INPUT JACKS on your receiver. If there are no CD or
AUX INPUTS use any line level (not phono) inputs.
FUNCTIONS:
3
POWER: Once you have connected all your cables, you can
turn the CDJ-210's POWER on by pressing the POWER but-
ton, pressing the button a second time will turn off the unit.
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DISC TRAY: The DISC TRAY is where the CD is held during
loading, unloading and playback, and holds both 12 cm and
8cm CD's. (DO NOT FORCE THE CD TRAY TO CLOSE. EX-
CESSIVE FORCE WILL DAMAGE THE CD MECHANISM,
USE THE OPEN AND CLOSE BUTTONS)
5
EJECT BUTTON: Pressing the EJECT BUTTON will close the
DISC TRAY or open it if unit is in pause mode. The DISC TRAY
will not eject in PLAY mode,
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JOG WHEEL: In SEARCH MODE the 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).
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JOG MODE BUTTON: When the JOG MODE BUTTON is il-
luminated it indicates the JOG WHEEL is in SEARCH MODE,
and when not illuminated it indicates that the JOG WHEEL is
in PITCH BEND MODE. When blinking, the JOG WHEEL is in
SCRATCH MODE.
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DISPLAY: 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 differ-
ent time displays. These times displays are TIME ELAPSED
on the track, TIME REMAINING on the disc and TIME RE-
MAINING on the track. Time is measured in minutes, seconds
and frames.
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REPEAT: Press the repeat button once to engage 1 or repeat
the selected track. Press REPEAT again to engage the ALL
setting, which will repeat all the tracks on the CD. Press RE-
PEAT again to disengage the repeat function
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PGM: Allows you to create a set playlist. To program a set list
into the CDJ-210 memory, begin by stopping the unit from play
and pressing PGM to begin the set list. Select a track by using
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