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TOP VIEW

REAR VIEW

CONTROLS

Power

Play/Pause   / II

Cue

Search  

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/

(Time / Text)

Reverse
(Wave)

USB

BPM Tap
(Lock BPM)

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Track Search

In / Out / Adjust / Reloop / Exit
( /2 / x2 / Loop Roll ) 

Jog Adjust

Shift

4.3" LCD Display

Auto Loop

Back

Eject USB

Source Select / Settings

Jog Start Time

Jog Stop Time

Filter

Vinyl
(Quantize)

Slip Mode

Keylock
(Auto Cue)

Tempo Slider

Jog Wheel

Browse / Select
(Search Window)

Hot Cues 1-4
(Delete Cues 1-4)

(Sync / Master)

(Beat Offset)

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D E

(Range / BPM Mode)

Pitch Bend [+] [-]

Summary of Contents for MDJ-900

Page 1: ...Please read the manual carefully before operation WWW GEMINISOUND COM MDJ 900 PROFESSIONAL ME DIA C ON TROL L E R USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...t will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safely 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 payi...

Page 3: ... 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 u...

Page 4: ...r III AAC 16 bit 44 1 kHz stereo AAC Core AAC Plus AAC Plus v2 AIFF 16 bit 44 1 kHz stereo Supported file systems on USB Storage Devices include FAT FAT32 HFS NTFS When placed in MIDI mode the MDJ 900 can send MIDI data from the buttons and dials to a computer to control the parameters and playback controls of DJ software The audio playback from the computer can also be output from the MDJ 900 Bef...

Page 5: ...4 Track Search In Out Adjust Reloop Exit 2 x2 Loop Roll Jog Adjust Shift 4 3 LCD Display Auto Loop Back Eject USB Source Select Settings Jog Start Time Jog Stop Time Filter Vinyl Quantize Slip Mode Keylock Auto Cue Tempo Slider Jog Wheel Browse Select Search Window Hot Cues 1 4 Delete Cues 1 4 Sync Master Beat Offset 2 3 6 5 4 7 8 9 1 10 12 11 13 14 15 16 17 19 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 A B C D E...

Page 6: ...OUT C on the rear panel Plug the other end of the USB cable into any available USB port on your computer This will enable you to use the MDJ 900 in MIDI mode LINK Plug in the LAN cable into the LINK OUT B on the rear panel Plug the other end of the LAN cable into another MDJ 900 LAN port This will enable you to use the MDJ 900 in LINK mode If you are using more than 2 MDJ 900s plug a LAN cable int...

Page 7: ...s of the current playing song When elapsed time is displayed the left edge of the graph lights green to show how much of the song has elapsed When remaining time is displayed the right side of the graph lights green to show the remaining time OTHER SCREEN MESSAGES FILTER Tells what type of filter is active and the amount applied MSD READ ONLY Indicates that the inserted media is not writable MASTE...

Page 8: ...E on the top of the MDJ 900 Upon loading the device the LCD display will show the folders and tracks on the USB storage device To eject the USB drive press EJECT or MIDI and remove the USB storage device NOTE Before powering off the MDJ 900 it s a good idea to remove any connected USB storage device Turning the browse knob 14 activates the browse screen The browser shows the available files and fo...

Page 9: ...moved away from the user up The rate at with the playing speed is changed is indicated on the LCD display P I TCH B E ND Pressing the PITCH BEND 25 will temporarily raise or lower the pitch from the existing pitch setting Releasing the buttons will return the pitch to the original setting P I TCH RANGE Pressing shift and pitch bend 25 toggles the range between 4 8 16 24 50 and 100 Please note that...

Page 10: ...ck press LOOP IN 8 at the desired starting position for the loop loop in point Press LOOP OUT ADJUST 8 at the desired ending position for the loop loop out position The loop out point is now set and loop playback starts from the loop in point ADJUSTING A LOOP To adjust the loop once the loop is set press the IN 8 button to adjust the in point or press the OUT ADJUST button to adjust the out point ...

Page 11: ...tinues inaudibly underneath Once the jogwheel is released track playback will continue from the playback position playing underneath SLIP WITH LOOP To use SLIP with loop playback enable SLIP mode by pressing the SLIP 22 button Set a loop using the IN OUT controls and loop playback will begin The SLIP 22 button will begin flashing indicating SLIP mode is active and the position playing underneath is...

Page 12: ...r press the back button 15 If you would like to change your search field for instance from FILENAME to TITLE hold shift and turn the browse knob If you add or remove music from your USB storage device It s a good idea to also update your SearchDB To do this just hold shift and press the browse knob again You will be asked if you would like to update your database or use the existing Choose update ...

Page 13: ...your AUDIO device Refer to DJ software s instructions SOUND CARD The MDJ 900 USB audio interface has the following bit depth sample rate options available 24 bit 192kHz 24 bit 96 kHz 24 bit 48 kHz 16 bit 48kHz 16 bit 44 1 kHz To change these settings press the USB source select button 17 and then press the SETTINGS button 17 Scroll down to the SOUND CARD entry press the browse knob to select turn ...

Page 14: ...etting MIDI Channel 0 15 Sets MIDI Channel Vinyl Mode On Off Turns Vinyl scratch mode on or off Platter Nudge 1 2 3 4 5 Determines platter nudge sensitivity Load Settings from MSD Loads stored settings off mass storage device Save Settings to MSD Save settings to mass storage device Reset Settings Reset settings to default values Software Version Current software version Exit Exit the menu Setting...

Page 15: ...he computer does not recognize the device try powering the unit off and rebooting the computer If the DJ software does not list the device ensure that you are using the latest version by downloading any updates to your DJ software If the MDJ 900 mapping does not appear in your DJ software s list go to geminisound com for downloads and support GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING Make sure your MDJ 900 is runni...

Page 16: ...is manual may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic electrical mechanical optical chemical including photocopying and recording for any purpose without the express written permission of Innovative Concepts and Design LLC It is recommended that all maintenance and service on this product is performed by nnovative Concepts and Design LLC or ...

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