Gemini CDJ-210 User Manual
Professional MP3/CD Player
CDJ-210
OPERATIONS MANUAL
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CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interfer-
ence with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the liter-
ature accompanying the appliance.
The lightening flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the prod-
uct’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
READ INSTRUCTIONS: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
HEED WARNINGS: All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS: All operating and use instructions should be followed.
CLEANING: The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since
they may corrode the cabinet.
ATTACHMENTS: Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
WATER AND MOISTURE: Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming
pool; and the like.
ACCESSORIES: Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious dam-
age to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
CART: A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to over-
turn. See Figure A.
VENTILATION: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these open-
ings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be
placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
POWER SOURCES: This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your
home, consult your product dealer or local power company.
LOCATION: The appliance should be installed in a stable location.
NON-USE PERIODS: The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION:
• If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still
fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
• If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding type
power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION: Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying par-
ticular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING: If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure B.
LIGHTNING: For added protection for this product during a lightening storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightening and power-line surges.
POWER LINES: An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits,
or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
OVERLOADING: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric
shock.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY: Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points
or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
SERVICING: Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other haz-
ards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
• When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service.
REPLACEMENT PARTS: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
SAFETY CHECK: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper op-
erating condition.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING: The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
HEAT: The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
PLEASE READ BEFORE USING APPLIANCE
IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT
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CDJ-210
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 suggest 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 lled 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 qualied 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 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:
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POWER: Plug in the power cord of the CDJ-210.
LINE OUTPUT JACKS: Plug one end of the included RCA
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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-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:
POWER: Once you have connected all your cables, you can
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turn the CDJ-210’s POWER on by pressing the POWER button, 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. EXCESSIVE FORCE WILL DAMAGE THE CD MECHANISM,
USE THE OPEN AND CLOSE BUTTONS)
EJECT BUTTON: Pressing the EJECT BUTTON will close the
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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 ne 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 il-
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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 different time displays. These times displays are TIME ELAPSED
on the track, TIME REMAINING on the disc and TIME REMAINING on the track. Time is measured in minutes, seconds
and frames.
REPEAT: Press the repeat button once to engage 1 or repeat
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the selected track. Press REPEAT again to engage the ALL
setting, which will repeat all the tracks on the CD. Press REPEAT 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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the track selection rotary to scan to the rst track to be placed
in the set list. When you have selected the proper track press
PGM and the CDJ-210 will be ready to set your next selection. Repeat the previous steps until you have completed
your play list, then press play to begin the set list.
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BRAKE: To engage the BRAKE function, press the BRAKE
button until it illuminates. Press the PLAY/ PAUSE button
to perform the brake effect. To restart the song, press the
PLAY/ PAUSE button.
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REVERSE: When the REVERSE button is pressed, the le
that is currently playing begins to play in reverse mode.
SINGLE: Pressing the SINGLE button engages SINGLE
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mode, in this mode the CDJ-210 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 rst track of the
disc and continue to play).
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TIME: The TIME button switches the time display between
three available sources, these three are TIME ELAPSED on
the track, TOTAL REMAIN and REMAIN. ELAPSED indicates how much time has currently gone by since the play
button was pressed, TOTAL REMAIN will count down the
time remaining on the entire disc and REMAIN counts down
the time that is left before the end of the track.
NOTE: TOTAL REMAIN WILL NOT SHOW FOR MP3
FILES.
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PITCH: Pushing and holding the PITCH button activates the
PITCH CONTROL SLIDE. You can then select which PITCH
percent you want by pressing the PITCH button and choosing 4%, 8% and 16% depending on which LED is illuminated.
Push and hold the PITCH button again to deactivate this
mode.
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PITCH CONTROL SLIDE: Moving the PITCH CONTROL
SLIDE up or down will lower or raise the pitch percentage up
to +/- 4, 8, or 16%.
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PITCH BEND: Pushing the PITCH BEND BUTTONS will automatically raise the pitch up to +16% or lower the pitch down
to -16% 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 beat when mixing from one song
to another.
C. To re-engage the loop you must press the RELOOP
BUTTON.
D. When you have released your loop the OUT BUTTON
will turn OFF and the IN BUTTON will remain lit to indicate
that your loop is stored in the CDJ-210 memory.
E. Pressing the IN BUTTON again while the unit is playing
will erase the previously saved loop while saving your new
loop entry point.
F. Press OUT to exit the loop and save a new complete
loop.
G. Press RELOOP to return to the beginning of the previously saved loop from normal play. Press RELOOP repeatedly to cause the loop to stutter.
NOTE: THE FIRST LOOP WILL HAVE A PAUSE AT THE EXIT
POINT, WHILE ALL OTHERS WILL BE SEAMLESS.
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PLAY / PAUSE: Each press of the PLAY / PAUSE BUTTON
causes the operation to change from PLAY to PAUSE or from
PAUSE back to PLAY. The PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON remains lit
when in PLAY mode, while it blinks in PAUSE mode.
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CUE: To set a CUE point, press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON
while a le is playing and use the JOG WHEEL to locate a
desired CUE point. Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON again
will set a CUE point. While the unit is playing and after the
cue point has been programmed, pressing CUE will cause the
CD player to enter the PAUSE mode (PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON
blinks) at the programmed cue point (the CUE LED is lit). Holding down the CUE button changes the function to preview, and
allows you to stutter start or play from the programmed CUE
POINT. Releasing the CUE button will return the CD to the
preset CUE POINT.
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SEARCH: The SEARCH buttons are used to fast forward and
rewind within a track.
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TRACK SELECTION ROTARY: The TRACK SELECTION ROTARY allows you to select the next or previous track by either
turning it clockwise to go forward or counter-clockwise to go
back. Select the track desired by pressing the TRACK SELECTION ROTARY.
NOTE: ONCE YOU HAVE SKIPPED TO ANOTHER TRACK,
YOU MAY NOT GO BACK TO YOUR PROGRAMMED CUE
POINT. YOU MUST BEGIN YOUR CUE SELECTION OVER
AGAIN, THE CUE WILL BE PRESET TO THE BEGINNING
OF THE NEWLY SELECTED TRACK.
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LOOP SECTION: A LOOP repeats the section between the
entry point (IN) and the exit point (OUT).
A. To set a loop while the unit is playing, start by pressing
the IN BUTTON (it will light up)
B. When you reach the desired end loop point press the
OUT BUTTON (it will also light up). The loop will continue
playing until you press the OUT BUTTON again allowing
the music to continue from that point on.
TROUBLESHOOTING:
- If a disc will not play, check to see if the disc was loaded correctly (label side up). Also check the disc for excessive dirt,
scratches, etc.
- If the disc turns but there is no sound, check the cable con-
nections, if they are ok, check your amplier or receiver.
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-If the CD skips, check the CD for dirt or scratches. Do not
assume that the CD player is defective. Many CD’s are recorded out of spec and will skip on most or all CD players.
Before sending the unit for repair, try playing a CD that you
are sure plays properly.
SPECIFICATIONS:
GENERAL:
Type.....................................................Compact Disc Player
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
Pitch Bend..................................................± 16% Maximum
Instant Start..........................................Within 0.03 seconds
Installation...............................................................11” each
Dimensions............. 11” x 11.75” x 5” (279 x 298 x 127 mm)
Weight....................................... Main unit: 5.88 lbs. (2.7 kg)
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 0.05%
Signal to Noise Ratio...................................................85 dB
Dynamic Range...........................................................85 dB
Channel Separation........................................85 dB (1 KHz)
Output Level...........................................2.0 +/- 0.2V R.M.S.
Power Supply...................................AC 115/230V, 60/50 Hz
CDJ-210
SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN ARE SUBJECT TO
CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE FOR PURPOSE OF IMPROVEMENT.
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