Gemini MDJ-900 User Manual

Gemini MDJ-900 User Manual

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M D J - 9 0 0
P R O F E S S I O N A L M E D I A C O N T R O L L E R
USER MANUAL
Please read the manual carefully before operation!
W W W. G E M I N I S O U N D . C O M

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  • Page 1 M D J - 9 0 0 P R O F E S S I O N A L M E D I A C O N T R O L L E R USER MANUAL Please read the manual carefully before operation! W W W.
  • Page 2 PLEASE READ BEFORE USING APPLIANCE USING APPLIANCE IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference 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 literature accompanying the appliance.
  • Page 3 Thank you for purchasing our Gemini MDJ-900. We are confident that the Gemini family of products will not only make your life easier through the use of the latest technological advancements in cross-platform connectivity and sound reproduction but will raise the bar for DJ and pro audio products.
  • Page 4 MDJ-900 will configure standard WDM drivers. sources, such as amplifiers or near spotlights. Select the MDJ-900 as your device to use it as your audio device. ASIO drivers can also be configured for use with the P L AYA B L E F O R M AT S MDJ-900 and are available at geminisound.com...
  • Page 5 u n i t o v e r v i e w TO P V I E W R E A R V I E W C O N T R O L S Keylock Power Auto Loop (Auto Cue) Play/Pause / II Browse / Select...
  • Page 6 C O N N E C T I N G T H E M DJ - 9 0 0 P O W E R Plug the 2 prong power cable into the power input on the back of the MDJ-900 (A), and the other end into Mains power. L I N E O U T P U T Plug one end of the included RCA cable into the LINE OUTPUT JACK (D) on the rear panel.
  • Page 7 VINYL MODE INDICATOR The inner VINYL indicator illuminates when VINYL mode is activated. Once you have connected all your cables, you can turn the MDJ-900’s power on by pressing the POWER (1) button. Pressing the button again will turn the unit off.
  • Page 8 The MDJ-900 is also capable of receiving data from software that can drive information on its screen (The VirtualDJ software by Atomix offers native support for the MDJ-900 and allows MIDI control, USB audio, and screen support). LINK Pressing the LINK source allows you to play music from another networked MDJ product with LINK capability.
  • Page 9: Au To C U E

    T E M P O A N D P I TC H browse knob to the desired value and press the browse knob to set. All songs played from your MDJ-900 will now be at the A D J U S T I N G T E M P O selected tempo.
  • Page 10 B E AT G R I D LO O P C O N T R O L S The MDJ-900 is able to generate a beat grid by either internal SE TTI NG A M AN UA L LOOP analysis or track analysis done in VCase. A beat grid is used to During playback, press LOOP IN (8) at the desired starting align events to beats in the track.
  • Page 11: Viny L Mode

    JO GWHEEL START TI ME Adjusting the START TIME (18) jog mode adjustment adjusts the When devices are linked, you will see an icon in the MDJ-900 speed at which playback returns to normal when the top of the display that indicates link status. See the image table below…...
  • Page 12: Time Format

    M I DI M ODE TIME FORMAT The MDJ-900 has MIDI mode, which allows the data from the buttons and dials of the MDJ-900 to be encoded into MIDI TIME FORMAT toggles the display between ELAPSED or format.
  • Page 13: Sound Card

    • Select the MDJ-900 as your MIDI device* • Select the MDJ-900 as your AUDIO device* *Refer to DJ software’s instructions SOUN D CARD The MDJ-900 USB audio interface has the following bit depth / sample rate options available… • 24-bit/192kHz •...
  • Page 14 Settings are stored and loaded from the USB storage device when one is connected. To manually set or recall your settings, use the “Load Settings from MSD” or “Save Settings to MSD” features from your settings page in the MDJ-900. The Gemini VCASE software can also create and set settings data.
  • Page 15: T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G / S P E C I F I C At I O N S

    - If a “ERR E-1006 Too many devices” message appears, it is Output Level..............1.0 +/- 0.2V R.M.S. because a USB hub is in use. The MDJ-900 does not work with D I G I TA L AU DI O USB hubs. Disconnect the USB hub and connect the USB storage device directly into the MDJ-900.
  • Page 16 IN THE USA: IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS UNIT CALL 1-732-346-0061 FOR INNOVATIVE CONCEPTS AND DESIGN LLC CUSTOMER SERVICE. DO NO 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 changes without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor.

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