Gemini PMX-02 Operation Manual

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INTRODUCTION:Congratulations on your purchase of a Gemini PMX-02 10" 2 ChannelStereo Mixer. This state-of-the-art mixer features the latest technologicaladvances and is backed by a three year warranty, excluding the crossfad-er and channel slides.FEATURES:- 10" 2 stereo channel mixer- 4 line, 2 convertible phono/line, RCA inputs- 3 band rotary line EQ with cut feature- Easy removable face plate for user replaceable rail glide cross fader- Ergonomically designed to be flush with turntable- Smooth curved face plate- Rotary gain channel control- Display with bright LED-Face plate located rotary Mic volume control- Face plate located rotary cue volume control & Cue section fader allow-ing cue mix- Front located 1/4" Mic input & headphone output- Dual ground screws for easy connectivity- Master and record RCA outputsCAUTIONS:1. All instructions should be read before using this equipment.2. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not open the unit. Please referall servicing needs to a Gemini-qualified service technician.3. Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or a heat source such as a radi-ator or stove.4. This unit should be cleaned only with a damp cloth. Avoid solvents orother cleaning detergents.5. When moving this equipment it should be placed in its original cartonand packaging. This will reduce the risk of damage during transit.6. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.7. DO NOT USE SPRAY CLEANERS OR LUBRICANTS ON CON-TROLS, SURFACES OR SWITCHES.CONNECTIONS:1. Ensure that the POWER (1) switch is in the OFF position prior to mak-ing any connections. This unit comes with a 15 V AC adaptor. Plug theadaptor into the rear panel POWER JACK (2) before plugging it into aproper power source.2. The PMX-02 has two outputs located on the back panel, the MASTERand RECORD RCA OUTPUTS. Plug the MASTER RCA OUTPUT (3) intoyour main amplifier to the main amplifier using standard audio cables withRCA-type connectors. Plug the RECORD RCA OUTPUT (32) to therecord input of your recording unit.3. Headphones may be plugged into the front panel-mounted HEAD-PHONES (9) ¼" jack.4. Microphones may be plugged into the front panel-mounted MICRO-PHONE (8) ¼" jack.5. The PMX-02 has 2 CONVERTIBLE PHONO/LINE RCA INPUTS locat-ed on the back panel on either side of the MASTER RCA INPUTS. Facingthe back panel, the convertible RCA Input on your right is for PHONO 1/LINE 1 (31). The convertible RCA input on your left is for PHONO 2/ LINE3 (6). Using the PHONO/ LINE SWITCH(ES) (4,28), located just beloweach input, you may convert the PHONO to LINE and vice versa. Plug theRCA's from your playable medium into each input to be connected to theirrespective CHANNELS (20, 27). The PHONO INPUTS (6, 31) only acceptturntables with a magnetic cartridge. The STEREO LINE INPUTS(6,7,30,31) only accept line level inputs such as a CD, DAT, MiniDisc, etcand require the proper switch setting.6. When using (a) turntable(s), you will need to ground the RCA cable(s)by screwing in the grounding fork(s) to the GROUNDING SCREWS(5,29)located in the back panel of the PMX-02 mixer. Attach each PHONOground line to the DUAL GROUND THUMB SCREWS (5,29). This islocated adjacent to each PHONO INPUT (6, 31).NOTE: Not attaching a ground may cause a system "hum."OPERATION:1. POWER ON: Once all equipment connections have been made, pressPOWER (1) switch. Power is ON when the VU METER (10) power LEDsare illuminated.2. CHANNEL 1: The GAIN (19), HIGH (16), MID (17), and LOW (18) con-trols allow you to fully adjust the selected source. The PH-1/LN-1 (31)switch located on the rear panel allows you to select PHONO 1 orLINE 1. The PHONO1/LINE1-LINE 2 (11) switch located on the frontallows you to switch from PHONO 1 to LINE 2 or LINE 1 to LINE 2. CHAN-NEL 1 SLIDE (20) controls the input level of this channel.3. CHANNEL 2: The GAIN (23), HIGH (24), MID (25), and LOW (26) con-trols allow you to fully adjust the selected source. The PH-2/LN-3 (6)switch a located on the rear panel allows you to select PHONO 2 or LINE3. The PHONO2/LINE3-LINE 4 (22) switch located on the front allows youto switch from PHONO 2 to LINE 3 or LINE 3 to LINE 4. CHANNEL 2SLIDE (27) controls the input level of this channel.4. CROSSFADER SECTION: The CROSSFADER (21) allows the mixingof one source into another. The left side of the CROSSFADER (21) isCHANNEL 1 and the right side is CHANNEL 2. The CROSSFADER (21)in your unit is removable and if the need arises can be easily replaced.Your Gemini mixer comes with an RG-45 PRO (RAILGLIDE™) Dual-RailCrossfader. Rail Glide™ crossfaders have internal dual stainless steelrails that allow the slider to ride smoothly and accurately from end to end.Also available is our CF-45 PRO (PROGLIDE™) Dual-Rail Crossfader.This unique crossfader features, state of the art conductive plastic tech-nology, for unlimited useage. Another crossfader we have available is thePSF-45 (PRO SCRATCH™) crossfader with a special curve designed forscratch mixing. Just purchase one from your Gemini dealer and follow theinstructions.NOTE: Do not apply pressure while using the Crossfader. Lightly glide the crossfaderback and forth. Pressing down on the controls can bend contacts and cause a loss ofsound.5. CUE: Cue facilitates the seamless blending of one recorded track intoanother. Connecting a set of headphones to the HEADPHONES jackallows you to monitor either Channel 1 or Channel 2. Select Channel 1 bymoving CUE FADER (13), located on the face panel, to CUE 1 on the left.Listen to Channel 2 by moving CUE FADER to CUE 2 on the right. To mixboth Channels bring CUE to the middle so that both tracks may be heard.Use CUE VOLUME (14) to adjust the headphone volume without affectingthe speaker-driven mix.6. MIC SECTION: Connecting a microphone to the 1/4” MIC JACK (8)allows voice amplification through the mixer to the stereo through theMASTER OUTPUTS (3). This is controlled by the MIC VOLUME rotarycontrol (12).7. DISPLAYS: The LED METER (10) indicates the MASTER OUTPUT (3)left and right channel levels combined. LED METER (10) reflects the GAIN(19,23), HIGH (16,24), MID (17, 25) and LOW (18, 26) rotary controladjustments. The CHANNNEL SLIDES (20, 27) also affects the LEDMETERS (10).SPECIFICATIONS:INPUTS:Mic............................................................................1.5 mV 1 kOhm BalancedPhono........................................................................................3 mV 47 kOhmLine.......................................................................................150 mV 10 kOhmOUTPUTS:Amp.....................................................................................0 dB 1 V 400 OhmMax......................................................................................20 V Peak to PeakGENERAL:Bass (Channels 1-2)..................................................................+12 dB/-32 dBMid (Channels 1-2)......................................................................+8 dB/-32 dBHigh (Channels 1-2)...................................................................+12 dB/-32 dBGain (Channels 1 - 2).......................................................................0 to -20 dBFrequency Response..................................................20 Hz - 20 kHz +/- 2 dBDistortion................................................................................Less than 0.02%S/N Ratio.............................................................................Better Than 80 dBHeadphone Impedance........................................................................32 OhmPower Source Adapter.....................................................115 V/15 V AC 7.5 W....................................................................................Or 230 V/15 V AC 7.5 WUnit Dimensions.....................W 10" x H 3.3" x D 10.25" (254 x 84 x 260 mm)Weight....................................................................................5.86lbs (2.66 kg)NOTE: SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICEFOR PURPOSE OF IMPROVEMENT.1. Unscrew the outside mixerFACE PLATE screws andremove the face plate. Thenremove FADER plate screws (B& C).2. Carefully lift the fader andunplug the CABLE (D).3. Plug the new fader into thecable and place it back in themixer.4. Screw to the fader plate tothe mixer and replace the mixerFACE PLATE.In the USA ~ if you experience problems with this unit call Gemini Customer Serviceat: 1 (732) 738-9003. Do not attempt to return this equipment to your dealer.(44)USER REPLACEABLE RAIL GLIDE CROSS FADER