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
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:
VOLTAGE SELECTION SWITCH Before plugging the CDJ-505 into any
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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.
POWER After you have properly set the VOLTAGE LINE SELECTOR
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SWITCH you may plug in the power cord of the CDJ-505.
LINE OUTPUT JACKS Plug one end of the included RCA cable into
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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-505 through 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:
POWER: Once you have connected all your cables and made sure
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that the VOLTAGE SELECTION SWITCH is set correctly, you can turn
the CDJ-505 on by pressing the POWER button, pressing the
CDJ-505's POWER button a second time will turn off the unit.
DISC IN SLOT: The DISC IN SLOT is where the CD is held. When a
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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.
EJECT BUTTON: Pressing the EJECT BUTTON will open or close the
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DISC TRAY, unless the CDJ-505 is in play mode, then you must first
stop the side you which to eject.JOG WHEEL : In SEARCH MODE the
NOTE: To eject a CD you must be in CD mode, simply press the
USB/CD button and then press EJECT.
JOG WHEEL can be used to search forward or backwards in the
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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).
JOG MODE BUTTON: When the JOG MODE BUTTON is illuminated
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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.
DISPLAY: The DISPLAY shows the track number, pitch value, pitch
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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.
TIME: The TIME BUTTON switches the time display between three
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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.
SINGLE: Pressing the SINGLE button engages SINGLE mode, in this
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mode the CDJ-505 will 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).
CDJ-505
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