Gemini DJ DRP-1 Instruction Manual

In the USA: if you experience problems with this unit,

call 732-346-0061 for Gemini

customer service. Do not attempt to return

this equipment to your dealer.

Parts of the design of this product may be protected by worldwide patents. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and

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product is performed by Gemini or its authorized agents. Gemini will not accept liability for loss or damage caused by maintenance or repair

performed by unauthorized personnel.

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DRP-1

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DIGITAL RACKMOUNT RECORDER

Instruction Manual | Manual de instrucciones | Manuel d’instructions | Bedienungshandbuch

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Diagrams .......................................................................

Introduction ..................................................................

Connections and System Control ............................

Specifications ...............................................................

Product Registration ..................................................

Support ..........................................................................

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Avertissement................................................................

Diagrammes ..................................................................

Introduction ..................................................................

Connexions & Utilisation ............................................

Caractéristiques techniques .....................................

Enregistrement du produit .......................................

Assistance .....................................................................

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Diagramas ...............................................................

Introducción ...........................................................

Conexiones y Control de sistema ......................

Especificaciones ....................................................

Registro de Producto ...........................................

Servicio al cliente ..................................................

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Warnungen .............................................................

Darstellungen ........................................................

Einleitung ...............................................................

Anschlüsse und Systemeinstellungen ..............

Technische Daten ..................................................

Produktregistrierung ............................................

Support Kontakt ...................................................

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WARNING • ADVERTENCIA • AVERTISSEMENT • WARNUNGEN

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 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.

-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 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.

• 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.

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.

LIRE LES INSTRUCTIONS AVANT TOUTE UTILISATION

Veuillez prendre connaissance des instructions
suivantes afin de prévenir tout accident et/ou
mauvaise utilisation du produit. Le non respect de
ces principes de base peut entraîner différents
risques: blessure, choc électrique , court-circuit,
dommage & risque d’incendie.

• LIRE LES INSTRUCTIONS:

- Toutes les notifications techniques et de sécurité
doivent être lues avant utilisation du produit.

• CONSERVATION DU MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS:

- Le manuel d’instructions doit être conservé à l’abri
pour un usage futur. Veuillez vous y reporter en cas
de nécessité et avant toute utilisation du produit.

• MISES EN GARDE:

- Vous devez prendre connaissance de toutes les
mises en garde et y adhérer avant toute utilisation
du produit.

• SUIVI & RESPECT DES INSTRUCTIONS:

- Toutes les instructions de fonctionnement &
d’utilisation doivent être respectées.

• ENTRETIEN/NETTOYAGE:

- Cet appareil ne doit être nettoyé qu’avec un
chiffon légèrement humide ou tissu de polissage.
Ne jamais utiliser de produit de nettoyage pour
meuble, benzine, insecticide ou tout autre produit
volatile qui pourrait entraîner une corrosion de
l’enceinte.

• EAU & HUMIDITE:

- Ne pas utiliser cet appareil à proximité d’un
robinet, d’un évier, d’une douche, d’une baignoire,
d’une piscine. Ne pas installer l’enceinte sur un sol
humide.

• NE PAS OUVRIR:

- Ne pas démonter l’appareli afin d’accéder aux
composants internes en vue d’une éventuelle
réparation/modification. Cet appareil ne
contient pas de pièces/composants qui puissent
être réparés par l’utilisateur. En cas de
panne/dysfonctionnement, veuillez contacter votre
revendeur ou le service technique de GEMINI au
01 69 79 97 79 (FRANCE).

• REMPLACEMENT DE PIECES DETACHEES:
En cas d’intervention technique, veillez à ce que
le technicien n’utilise que des pièces d’origine ou
recommandées par le constructeur. L’utilsation
de composants non spécifiés par le constructeur
pourrait entrainer un mauvais fonctionnement,
ainsi que divers risques (Incendies, choc électrique,
court-circuit...) & l’annulation de la garantie.

BITTE UNBEDINGT VOR INBETRIEBNAHME LESEN

Folgen Sie stets den nachfolgenden
Vorsichtsmaßnahmen, um die Möglichkeit von
schweren Verletzungen oder gar eines tödlichen
elektrischen Schlages sowie Kurzschluss,
Beschädigung, Feuer oder anderer Gefahren zu
verhindern.

• ANWEISUNGEN LESEN:

- Lesen Sie alle Sicherheits- und
Bedienungsanweisungen, bevor Sie mit dem
Produkt arbeiten.

• AUFBEWAHRUNGSHINWEIS:

- Bewahren Sie alle Sicherheits- und
Bedienungs an weis ungen gut auf.

• WARNHINWEISE:

- Alle Warnhinweise für das Produkt und die
Bedienungsan weis ungen müssen
genau eingehalten werden.

• ANWEISUNGEN BEFOLGEN:

- Alle Anweisungen zum Betrieb des Produkts
sollten be folgt werden.

• REINIGUNG:

- Das Produkt sollte nur mit einem Polier- oder
einem weichen trockenen Tuch gereinigt werden.
Benutzen Sie dazu niemals Möbelwachs,
Benzine, In sekten mittel oder andere flüchtige
Reinigungsmittel, denn Sie könnten zur Korrosion
des Gehäuses führen.

• WASSER&FEUCHTIGKEIT:

- Benutzen Sie dieses Produkt nicht in der Nähe
von Was ser, z. B. in der Nähe einer Badewanne,
einer Waschschüssel, eines Küchenspül beckens,
eines Waschbeckens, in einem feuchten Keller, in
der Nähe eines Schwimmbeckens oder an
ähnlichen Orten.

• NICHT ÖFFNEN:

- Öffnen Sie niemals das Produkt und versuchen
Sie nicht, interne Baugruppen zu entnehmen oder
zu modifizieren. Das Produkt enthält keine vom
Nutzer zu wechselnde Ersatzteile. Sollten Sie eine
Fehlfunktion feststellen stellen Sie unverzüglich
den Betrieb des Produktes ein und lassen Sie es
von qualifiziertem GEMINI Servicepersonal prüfen.

• ERSATZTEILE:

- Wenn Ihr Produkt Ersatzteile benötigt, achten Sie
darauf, dass der Servicetechniker nur vom
Hersteller erlaubte Ersatzteile oder Ersatzteile, die
gleichen Eigenschaften wie die originalen Teile
aufweisen, einsetzt. Falsche Ersatzteile können
zu Bränden, elektrischen Schlägen oder anderen
Risiken führen.

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DRP-1 Diagrams

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Diagramas | Diagrammes | Darstellungen

Front panel • Panel frontal
Face avant • Vorderseite

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Rear panel • Panel posterior
Face arrière • Rückseite

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DIAGRAMAS • DIAGRAMMES • DARSTELLUNGEN

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Introduction

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Congratulations on purchasing an Gemini DRP-1 RACK MOUNTED
DIGITAL RECORDER. With this state of the art device, you can record
and transfer recordings of any instrument or line signal: mixer, vocals,
guitar, bass, keyboard, or electric instrument. This next generation
recording device features the latest advancements in engineering and is
backed by a One year limited warranty*. Prior to use, we urge that you
carefully read all instructions.

Unpacking

Your Gemini DRP-1 has been carefully inspected and tested before
packing and shipping. After unpacking, carefully inspect it for exterior
damage and immediately report any physical damage during transit to
your shipping carrier. Save the shipping boxes and all packaging
materials in case the unit needs to be returned to your local dealer or
GeminiTechnologies.

Additional Contents

(1) AC/DC Power Adaptor
(1) User Manual ­(1) SD Memory Card

(1) Cable for PC Connection

Features

• 19” 1U Rack Mount

• Full color LCD screen

• Records from any MONO or STEREO line source

• Records 128, 256 and 320 kbps MP3 files and WAV files

• Record direct to USB key drive (not included)

• Combo XLR and 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) Microphone inputs with
Mic/Line switch

• Front 1/4” (6.35 mm) Mic and Line Inputs

• Stereo 1/4 inch (6.35mm) line inputs

• 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) headphone/line output

• Balanced XLR outputs

• Rear RCA Line Input and Output

• Rotary Phones/ Line volume control

• Input gain switch with 3 input gain levels – 20 db, 0 db and +10 db

• Adjustable record level with digital input VU

• Easily playback previously recorded media

• Easily download to a computer with the USB to PC data
cable (included)

• AC/DC adaptor (included)

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you have just purchased
is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider
how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers.
This Manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer
Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by
playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud
and clear without annoying blaring or distortion-and, most importantly,
without affecting your sensitive hearing. Sound can be deceiving. Over
time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So
what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing.
Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE
your hearing adapts.

To establish a safe level:

- Start your volume control at a low setting.

- Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly,
and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level, set the dial and
leave it there. Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent
hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you
listening for a lifetime.

Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun
and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is often
undetectable until it is too late, this Manufacturer and the Electronic
Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend
you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise.

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This list of sound levels is included for your protection.

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30 Quiet library, soft whispers
40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet

The following noises can be dangerous at extended exposure:

90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
140 Gunshot blast, jet plane
180 Rocket launch pad

Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

Overview of DRP-1 Connections & Controls

(15) SD card slot (SD card included)
(16) USB data port
(17) TIME
(18) FORMAT/ STEREO-MONO
(19) PHONES/ LINE VOLUME
(20) MIC/ LINE switch
(21) INPUT GAIN [- o +] switch
(22) INPUT SELECTION [REAR - FRONT] switch
(23) USB to PC
(24) USB to PC data transfer cable (included/ not pictured)

Getting Started

The Gemini DRP-1 is a digital rackmountable recorder that allows you
to record, playback, and listen to audio files. XLR, RCA, and 1/4” (6.35
mm) inputs allow for virtually any type of sound device to be
connected such as a microphone, guitar, bass, keyboard, drum
machine or electric instrument. When finished recording, files can
easily be transferred between the DRP-1 unit and your computer.

To begin using the Gemini DRP-1, you have to ensure that it has a
working power supply and that the included SD card (SDHC

compatible) is connected.

(1) POWER (ON-OFF)
(2) DC Power input (AC adapter included)
(3) XLR/1/4” COMBO MIC IN
(4) RCA input
(5) 1/4” (6.35 mm) MIC IN
(6) Dual L/R (Stereo) 1/4” (6.35 mm) LINE IN
(7) Balanced XLR outputs
(8) RCA output
(9) PHONES/ LINE OUT
(10) LCD Screen
(11) RECORD LEVEL/ SEARCH
(12) STOP/ BACK
(13) PLAY/ PAUSE
(14) RECORD

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Power Supply

Connect the power adapter to the DC input (2) located on the left side
of the unit and connect the other end into an electrical outlet.

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SD Card Connection

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The DRP-1 comes with a 1 GB SD card which
stores the recordings. Before turning on the
unit, ensure the card is inserted into the slot
(15) located on the front of the DRP-1. To
connect the card, push the card completely in
the slot until it clicks into place.

Note: DO NOT FORCE THE CARD IN. To
remove the card, slightly push the bottom
of the card. It will slide out partially, and
then can be pulled out.

Insert card the way

it is shown

Using the USB Drive

On the front of the device is a USB drive slot (16) where a USB
memory stick can be connected. The DRP-1 can both read files
for playback and record directly to a USB device connected to
this area.

Navigating the DRP-1

After the unit is turned on, a menu appears listing all of the files and
folders on the memory device. Use the RECORD LEVEL/SEARCH (11)
jog wheel to scroll through these folders & files.

Scrolling clockwise will search downwards through the file menu &
scrolling counter clockwise will search upwards. Press PLAY/PAUSE
(13) when a folder is highlighted to view its contents. All recordings
are stored in the folder labeled RECORDS in the Gemini menu. Press

the STOP/BACK (12) button to return to the previous folder.

Playing Files

To engage a file, press the PLAY/PAUSE button when it is highlighted
in the file menu (*Note: When connecting a new card no files will be
viewable as no media is yet on the device).

Pressing this button again will pause the playing file. To fast-forward
within a track, scroll the RECORD LEVEL/SEARCH jog wheel
clockwise. Conversely, to rewind, scroll the jog wheel counterclockwise.

The DRP-1 unit will only interact with one memory device at a
time, and the USB drive gets priority over the SD card. What
this means is that when a USB memory stick is connected,
only files stored on that device will be viewable. As well, all recordings
will be stored on just the USB drive when it is connected.

When there is no USB drive connected, the DRP-1 uses the SD card to
read files and store recordings.

Turning on the Unit

Now that the SD card and power source are connected, the unit can
be turned on by setting the POWER (1) button.

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To stop a file that is playing and return the unit to the file menu, press
the STOP/BACK (12) button.

Play Mode

File number
SD card usage

File name

Track Display

(Unit in Play Mode)

The full color LCD screen (10) displays the files, folders, recordings,
play mode, and record mode for the DRP-1 unit.

File format

Track time

Time mode

Recording Setup with the DRP-1

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(Input / Output Connections)

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The following is a list of the inputs and outputs contained on the unit

and a their appropriate connectors.

INPUT (Back)

Stereo RCA Line Input (4)

(Front)

1/4” (6.35mm) Stereo Line Inputs (6)

OUTPUT (Back)

XLR / 1/4” Combo Mic Input (3)

1/4” (6.35mm) Mic Input (5)

• Stereo RCA Line In (4) is where you input the signal coming from
a line source via a stereo RCA connection.

• XLR Mic Input (3) is where you connect the signal coming from a
microphone source via a 1/4” (6.35mm) input.

• 1/4” (6.35mm) Stereo Line Input (6) is where you input the signal
coming from a stereo line source via a dual 1/4”

• (6.35mm) connection.

• 1/4” (6.35mm) Mic Input (5) is where you input the signal coming
from a Mic source via a 1/4” (6.35mm) connection.

• Stereo RCA Line Outputs (8) send a stereo RCA signal to an

• output source.

• Balanced XLR Outputs (7) send a balanced XLR signal to an

• output source.

• 1/4” (6.35mm) Phones/ Line Out (9) sends the signal to

• headphones or an output source through an 1/4” (6.35mm)

• output and has a dedicated volume control.

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*Note: MIC and LINE signals can only be read one at a time when re­cording. If they are both connected to the unit at the same time, only
the MIC connection will be recorded.

MIC/LINE & FRONT/BACK Switches

Stereo RCA Line Outputs (8)

(Front)

1/4” (6.35mm) Phones/ Line Out (9)

On the front of the DRP-1 unit are two switches that are set to define
what type of signal is being input and where it is connected on the
unit. This ensures that every time a recording is made all other

Balanced XLR Outputs (7)

connections do not have to be removed.

The FRONT-BACK switch is set according to where the
signal to be recorded is connected to the unit, namely the
back of the unit or the front. (FRONT-BACK Switch (22))

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The MIC-LINE switch represents what type of signal is

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coming in to be recorded, and it corresponds to where
it is connected on the unit. If the signal is connected to a
Line input then the switch should be set to LINE, and if it
is connected to a Mic signal the switch should be set to
MIC. (MIC-LINE Switch (20))

Recording Options

With the DRP-1, several different types of recordings can be made. The
FORMAT/STEREO-MONO (18) button is used to set what bit rate
format to record as, and whether to record in Stereo or Mono.

*Note: These settings can only be selected when you first enter record
mode, and cannot be changed once a recording has begun.

Setting Recording Levels

SD card usage

File name

STEREO-MONO
SIGNAL GAUGE

Recording level/
Jog wheel marker

(Screen shows unit in record mode)

File format

Track time

Time mode

To enter record mode, press the RECORD (14) button. Before record­ing, push the FORMAT/STEREO-MONO button down to alternate

between bit rate formats.

If a recording is set as stereo (pictured), there will be two bars present
in the STEREO-MONO Signal gauge section. If it is set as mono, there
will be one bar present.

When a signal is too loud, distortion and clipping can occur. However, a

(Included bit rate formats are listed as follows)

Bit Rate Format Quality Memory Usage

128kbps (MP3) Lowest Quality

256kbps (MP3) Medium Quality

320kbps (MP3) Good Quality

44.1kHZ (WAV) Highest Quality

~55 megs/ hour

~110 megs/ hour

~138 megs/ hour

~600 megs/ hour

To switch between Stereo & Mono settings, press and hold the
FORMAT/STEREO-MONO button down in record mode.

signal that is too low may sound muffled or not be audible at all.

To get the best recordings, you must apply the maximum possible
signal that the unit can accept without overloading. When a signal
becomes too loud for the unit, the Stereo-Mono Signal gauge (shown
in record mode) appears Red.

To find the max possible recording level follow these steps:

1) Raise the level to where it just begins to overload/ distort/ clip

(appear red).

2) From there slightly lower the level with the Rec Level Jog wheel un-

til it does not overload (*Note: turning the jog wheel clockwise raises

the signal & counterclockwise lowers the signal level).
*Note: When using a mono signal source, such as a guitar, be sure to
set the unit to MONO mode, otherwise only the left channel will be

recorded and heard upon playback.

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The Input Gain switch (21) is also used to get a maximum

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signal level. The switch changes the overall level of an
incoming signal between 3 padded levels: –20 dB [-], 0 dB
[o] and +10 dB [+]. If a signal is too low, try to raise it by
switching from [-] to [o] or [o] to [+]. If a signal is too high,
try to lower it by switching from [+] to [o] or [o] to [-].

Input Level
Signal Meters Output Result

clean

limit

Solution- Slightly scale back Rec. Level jog wheel so the meter does not appear red

recording

clipping/ distortion

Recording a File

*Note: Due to limitations in the FAT file system, when a recording file

exceeds 2 GB in length, it will continue recording as a separate file.

Once your bit rate format, levels and stereo/mono settings have been

made, you are ready to record. In record mode, simply press the

RECORD button to start recording. A light will flash below the record

button to indicate that the unit is recording.

To pause a recording, press the RECORD button again.

To continue a recording, press the RECORD button once more.

To stop recording, and return to the previous menu, press the STOP/

BACK button (*Note: Files that were recorded by the Gemini DRP-1 are

named according to the format of the file and are numbered

according to the sequence in which they were recorded. For instance,

Gemini_001.MP3, Gemini_001.WAV, Gemini_002.MP3, Gemini_002.

WAV).

clipping at mid­recording level

Solution- Raise the Rec. Level jog wheel all the way and lower the input gain until the
signal barely peaks and can be scaled back so it does not appear red

low level
recording

Solution- Turn the Rec. Level jog wheel all the way up and raise the input gain until the
signal barely peaks and can be scaled back

*Note: If your recording is not being stored correctly, you may have to
raise or lower the signal coming from your source directly if possible.

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Transferring Files Between the DRP-1

and your Computer

Files recorded on the SD card can easily be transferred between the

DRP-1 and your computer using the included USB cable (24). First,

ensure your unit is powered off.

Connect the small end of the USB cable to the USB TO PC (23) slot on

the DRP-1 unit, and connect the other end to the USB port

on the back of your computer.

*Note: For best results, connect the USB cable to the back

of your computer and do not use a hub.

Once the cable is connected to both the unit and the computer, turn

on the DRP-1. Wait for the card to be recognized by your computer.

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Mac: When an icon appears on your computer, click on it to view

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thcontents of the card.

*Note: When playing or recording a track over one hour, the time

indicator switches from m:s (minutes seconds) to h:m (hours minutes).

PC: Click on the USB device that appears in the My Computer folder.

To copy audio files from the computer to the Gemini DRP-1, select the
files to be copied and drag them to the icon that appears when the
DRP-1 is connected.

The files associated with the last recording session will be stored as
a playlist entitled lastrec.m3u. They can be opened on the computer
simply by clicking on the playlist icon, or transferred by dragging the
playlist icon to the computer.

To copy audio files from the computer to the Gemini DRP-1, select the
files to be copied and drag them to the icon that appears when the
DRP-1 is connected.

Safe Removal of Device

Always be sure to properly disconnect your device from your
computer by following the steps below for your operating system.

Mac: Select the Gemini DRP-1 icon. Drag-and-drop it into the trash.

Windows: Click the ‘safely remove hardware’ icon in the task bar.

Choose the Gemini DRP-1 as the device to remove.

Extra Features

Elapsed represents how much time has gone by in a track, and

Remaining represents the amount of time remaining.

*Note: In record mode, Remaining represents how much

recording time is left on the memory device.

(VOLUME) Use the VOLUME (11) along with the controls on your

instrument to adjust Output level.

(HOLD Mode) The unit is equipped with a HOLD function which

freezes all buttons and the jog wheel from taking action when

depressed. To enter this mode, press and hold the TIME (17) and

FORMAT/STEREO-MONO (18) buttons simultaneously. The top right

of the screen will indicate when the unit is in hold mode.

To exit HOLD mode, press the TIME and FORMAT buttons

simultaneously again.

Software Updates

Improvements are always being made to our products to increase

usability and functionality. Occasionally, software updates come out

for our Gemini Series units. Be sure to check the Gemini Web site

(http://www.Gemini .com) regularly for updates.

To find out what software version you have on your unit, turn it on and

as it powers up there will be a number that appears at the top of the

LCD screen (10). This refers to the software version. If the Web site

has a software update listed whose number is higher than the one on

your unit, than this means the software on the site is more current and

should be loaded onto your unit.

(TIME Display) The TIME (17) button lets you select what mode the
track time is displayed as in both play mode and record mode. In either
mode, pressing the TIME button will alternate the track time function
between Elapsed and time Remaining.

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