Gemini Firstmix i/o Operation Manual

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OPERATIONS MANUAL | MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MANUEL D’ INSTRUCTIONS | BEDIENUNGSHANDBUCH

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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility
of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, dam­ages, fire or other hazards.

• READ

INS

TRUCTIONS:

- 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.

-All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product
is operated.

• HEED WARNINGS:

- All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.

• FOLLOW

INS

TRUCTIONS:

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All oper

ating 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.

• 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.

• DO NOT OPEN:

- Do not open the device or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or
modify them in any way. The device contains no user- serviceable parts. If it
should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have
it inspected by qualified GEMINI service personnel.

• 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.

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GETTING STARTED

Welcome to the FIRSTMIX I/O Computer DJ system - a great way to be­gin DJing with your computer. To get started DJing with the FIRSTMIX I/O,
install the included MixVibes’ CrossDJ LE software with the included CD
and plug the FIRSTMIX I/O into an available USB port. You can immedi­ately begin mixing, scratching, cutting, reversing, and other slick DJ moves!
FIRSTMIX I/O works with MP3s and other audio files on your MAC or PC. The
FIRSTMIX I/O makes it easy to get your feet wet and begin DJing!

BEFORE connecting the FIRSTMIX I/O, install the Mixvibes Cross
software:

1. Insert the included CD into your CD/DVD drive.

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Open

the CD and select the .exe file for PC or the .dmg file for MAC.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

To start using the FIRSTMIX I/O:

1. Connect the FIRSTMIX I/O’s attached USB cable to an available
USB port on your MAC/PC.

2. Connect an RCA cable from the FIRSTMIX I/O’s RCA Master Output
(A) to a set of speakers, receiver, or anything with a RCA Line out­put, such as a mixer.

3. Connect a set of headphones to the Headphone Output (B)

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If y

ou would like to use a microphone, connect your microphone to

the FIRSTMIX I/O’s mic input (C).

5. After you have connected the FIRSTMIX I/O, open the CrossDJ LE
software.

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JOGWHEEL

SCRATCH

PLAY/PAUSE

CUE

GAIN

CONTROL

FUNCTION

Allows you to navigate through folders or tracks.
Turn the knob to the right to advance the selection,
or turn the rotary to the left to reverse the selec­tion. Push the knob to engage the selection.

When you have selected a file for play, it is assigned
to channel A or channel B by pressing the LOAD A
or LOAD B button.

Simulates a record feel and is used to SCRATCH
or alter the PITCH of a track, depending on which
mode is enabled.

Pressing the SCRATCH button engages the unit in
scratch mode. The jogwheel is used to simulate the ef­fect of scratching a record. When disengaged, the unit
is in PITCH mode. Turn the jogwheel clockwise to raise
the pitch and counter-clockwise to lower the pitch.

Engages the selected file.

Pressing again tempo-

rarily stops the file from playing, and freezes it in its
current location. Press again to start the file.

By default, when there is no CUE point set (or
memorized), pressing the CUE button returns the
unit to the beginning of the track (0:00.00) and
pauses it. To set a CUE point during playback at a
time of your choice, simply press PAUSE and then
use the SEARCH function to make any adjustments
by frame. When the precise location is found, press
CUE to store this point.

While the unit is playing and after the cue point
has been programmed, pressing CUE will cause
the player to enter the PAUSE mode (PLAY/PAUSE
BUTTON blinks) at the programmed cue point (the
CUE LED is lit).

Boosts the signal of each individual channel.

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TREBLE

BASS

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SYNC

PREVIEW

MASTER

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Adjusts the high frequencies for each channel.

Adjusts the low frequencies for each channel.

Allows the user to listen to a track without having
the audience hear.

Pressing the SYNC button sets the tempo of the
track in the corresponding channel to the tempo of
the track in the other channel.

Allows the user to preview the track highlighted in
the browser display in headphones if connected.

Adjusts the overall volume of the unit’s output.

Allows you to mix evenly from one channel to another.

Allows pitch/tempo adjustments to the track in the
playback deck.

Adjusts the volume of the headphone output

Adjusts the input volume of the mic input

Allows you to select the effect desired.

Enables/disables the effect.

Allows you to adjust the dry/wet or parameter of
the effect selected.

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ABOVE: Screenshot of effects to choose in Mixvibes Cross LE.

EFFECTS SECTION

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SPECIFICATIONS

Type of unit........................................................ USB MIDI controller

Power............................................................................... USB-Powered

Connector type................................................................. USB Type B

USB protocol support...................... 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0 (Hi-Speed)

Frequency Response................................ 20Hz-20KHz +/-1.5dB

Total Harmonic Distortion.................................. 0.01% 1KHz/0dB

Signal to Noise Ratio................................................................... 95dB

Dynamic Range.............................................................................. 95dB

Output Level....................................................................... +1dBV RMS

Headphone Impedance......................................................... 32 Ohm

MIC Input Level/Impedance............ 10 mV, 1 KOhm Balanced

Weight............................................................................................. 1.76 lbs

0.8 kg

Dimensions........................................................ 14.1 x 5.3 x 2.1 inches

360 x 135 x 55.8 mm

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POR FAVOR LEA DETENIDAMENTE ANTES DE PROCEDER

Siguiendo siempre las precauciones básicas indicadas a continuación para
evitar la posibilidad de lesiones serias incluso la muerte por descarga eléc­trica, cortocircuito, daños, fuego u otros peligros.

• LEA LAS INSTRUCCIONES:

- Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y funcionamiento deben ser leídas
antes de hacer funcionar el producto.

.• CONSERVE LAS INSTRUCCIONES:

- Las instrucciones de seguridad y funcionamiento se deben conservar para
futuras consultas.Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y funcionamiento de­ben ser leídas antes de hacer funcionar el producto.

• PRESTEN ATENCION A LAS ADVERTENCIAS:

- Todas las advertencias e instrucciones de funcionamiento del producto
deben ser tenidas en cuenta.

• SIGAN LAS INSTRUCCIONES:

- Todas las instrucciones de funcionamiento y uso deben ser seguidas.

• LIMPIEZA:

- El producto debe ser limpiado solamente con un paño limpio o un paño
seco. Nunca limpien con cera para muebles, gasolina, insecticidas u otros
líquidos volátiles que puedan corroer el recinto.

• AGUA Y HUMEDAD:

- No use este producto cerca del agua, por ejemplo, cerca de la bañera,
lavamanos, fregadero o la lavadora; en un sótano húmedo, o cerca de una
piscina; o parecidos.

• NO LO ABRA:

- No abrá el aparato o intente desmontar las partes internas o modificarlas
de alguna manera. El aparato no contiene partes inservibles. Caso de que
pareciera que no funcionara, deje de usarlo inmediatamente y haga que sea
revisado por un técnico cualificado de GEMINI.

• PIEZAS DE RECAMBIO:

- Cuando son necesarias piezas de recambio, tengan por seguro que el ser­vicio técnico ha usado piezas de recambio específicas de la marca o de las
mismas características como las originales. Recambios no autorizados pu­eden ocasionar incendios, descargas eléctricas u otros peligros.

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COMENZANDO

El sistema DJ para ordenador FIRSTMIX I/O, es una gran manera de em­pezar a pinchar como DJ con tu ordenador. Para empezar a pinchar con el
FIRSTMIX I/O, instalar el software Mixvibes CrossDJ LE con el CD incluido
y conectar el FIRSTMIX I/O en un puerto USB disponible. Puedes empezar
inmediatamente a mezclar, hacer scratch, cortar, dar marcha atrás y otros
movimientos de DJ! FIRSTMIX I/O funciona con MP3 y otros archivos de
audio en tu MAC o PC. El FIRSTMIX I/O hace que sea más fácil lanzarse y
empezar a pinchar!

ANTES de conectar el FIRSTMIX I/O, instalar el software Mixvibes
Cross:

1. Insertar el CD incluido en tu unidad de CD/DVD.

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Abrir

el contenido del CD y seleccionar el archivo .exe para PC o el

archivo .dmg para MAC.

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Sequir las ins

trucciones que aparecen en la pantalla.

Para empezar a usar el FIRSTMIX I/O:

1. Conectar el cable USB del FIRSTMIX I/O a un Puerto USB dis­ponible de su MAC/PC.

2. Conectar un cable RCA desde la Salida RCA Master (A) del FIRST­MIX I/O a unos altavoces, receptor, o cualquier otro dispositivo con
una entrada RCA de línea.

3. Conectar los auriculares en la toma de Auriculares (B)

4. Si quiere utilizar un micrófono, conecte su micrófono a la toma de
micro (C) del FIRSTMIX I/O.

5. Después de que haya conectado el FIRSTMIX I/O, abra el software
CrossDJ LE.