Gemini CDMP 6000 issues? Just got it, please help :(

[ewokmyweewok]

So my Gemini CDMP 6000 finally got here, I got it off of eBay from a trusted seller for $314.

So I plugged it in, turned it on both decks light up red, but then the left deck goes blank and the right stays lit red. I tried using CDs and a USB and it won't read either one on the left or right deck.

In this video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlQ_3XYrrTM

As you see @ 7:24, it loads up and says "GeminiDJ, and then says "CDMP 6000" shortly after. However mine just says "GeminiDJ" the entire time, it never gets to "CDMP 6000".

Do I have a bad machine? Or am I missing something here. This is my first system so please don't be a dick and just help me out.

[clifford_-]

Hmm. That doesnt sound right. They take the cd in yea? does it think about it? Make any strange noises etc? It does sound like theyre buggered.
(IMHO flog em on as quick as you can and buy some pioneers... but thats obvs no help to you atm)

[ewokmyweewok]

Yeah, I put the CD in but it doesn't even attempt to say it's reading it, I hear it spinning but I'm not sure if it eventually stops or not.

[clifford_-]

so it doesnt give you a track length or anything? just says gemini etc..? doesnt change from that at all?? Could be damaged in transit, im not familiar with the machine so dont take anything i say as gospel, could be something easy, but seeing as theyre not doing the same thing, it souns a bit sus to me.

[ewokmyweewok]

Yeah, nothing. Like I said, when that guy turned his on it said "GeminiDJ" and then went right to a "CDMP 6000" reading.. Mine just says and stays at saying "GeminiDJ" on both decks.

Also, when I first turn on the system, both decks like up red, but after about a second or so, the left deck stops lighting up red, but the right deck stays red.

I don't think this has anything to do with RCA cables either, I tried booting it with and without cables connected and it's the same thing.. Unless I'm connecting cables incorrectly.

[clifford_-]

Yeah, nothing. Like I said, when that guy turned his on it said "GeminiDJ" and then went right to a "CDMP 6000" reading.. Mine just says and stays at saying "GeminiDJ" on both decks.

Also, when I first turn on the system, both decks like up red, but after about a second or so, the left deck stops lighting up red, but the right deck stays red.

I don't think this has anything to do with RCA cables either, I tried booting it with and without cables connected and it's the same thing.. Unless I'm connecting cables incorrectly.

It shouldnt have anything to do with the cables if your doing the same for both, and getting a different reaction from each one like youve said.
Try asking on a gemini forum. Or taking it into a sound and light/dj sorta shop ting. Sorry i couldnt be any real help. Good luck bruv!

[ewokmyweewok]

Well this fucking sucks.

[clifford_-]

i can imagine. you in the uk?

[ewokmyweewok]

Nah, US. I have to wait till the morning to call them.

[clifford_-]

ah right, cant really help you then mate. really sorry, and again, best of luck.

[ewokmyweewok]

Nah, it's all good.. Thanks for trying.