Gemini PMX-500 Operator's Manual

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( 3 )INTRODUCTION:Congratulations on purchasing the Gemini PMX-500 mixer. This stateof the art mixer includes the latest features and is backed by a threeyear limited warranty, excluding crossfader and channel slides. Priorto use, we suggest that you carefully read all the instructions.FEATURES:• 2 Stereo channels• 2 Phono/Line Convertible, 1 Phono, 1 Line and 1 Mic input• 1/4" DJ Mic jack• Bass, Mid, High and Gain controls on each channel• Master output control• Cue sectionCAUTIONS:1. All operating instructions should be read before using this equipment.2. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not open the unit. There areNO USER REPLACEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Please refer servicing to aqualified service technician.In the U.S.A., if you have any problems with this unit, call 1-732-738-9003 for customer service. Do not return equipment to your dealer.3. Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or to a heat source such as aradiator 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 ANY SPRAY CLEANER OR LUBRICANT ON ANYCONTROLS OR SWITCHES.CONNECTIONS:1. Before plugging in the 15V AC Adapter into the POWER JACK (2) onrear panel, make sure that the POWER (1) switch is in the off position.2. The PMX-500 is supplied with 2 sets of output jacks. The MASTEROUTPUT (3) jacks are used to connect to your main amplifier. TheREC OUTPUT (4) jacks can be used to connect the mixer to the recordinput of your recorder enabling you to record your mix.3. The DJ MIC (12) input (found on the front panel) accepts a 1/4"connector and accepts balanced and unbalanced microphones.4. On the rear panel are 2 stereo PHONO/LINE (6, 10) inputs, 1 stereoPHONO (11) input and 1 stereo LINE (5) input. The PHONO/LINESWITCHES (7, 8) enable you to set the (6, 10) inputs to Phono orLine. The Phono inputs will accept only turntables with a MAGNETICCARTRIDGE. A GROUND SCREW (9) for you to ground yourturntables is located on the rear panel. The stereo line inputs willaccept any line level input such as a CD player, a cassette player, etc.5. Headphones plug into the front panel mounted HEADPHONE (13) jack.OPERATION:1. POWER ON: Once you have made all the equipment connections toyour mixer, press the POWER (1) switch.2. CHANNEL 1: The GAIN (14), HIGH (15), MID (16), and BASS (17)controls allow you to fully adjust the selected source. SWITCH # (18)allows you to select either the PHONO 1 (11) or the PHONO 2/LINE 1 (10)input. The CHANNEL SLIDE (19) controls the output level of this channel.3. CHANNEL 2: The GAIN (20), HIGH (21), MID (22), and BASS (23)controls allow you to fully adjust the selected source. SWITCH #(24) allow you to select either the PHONO 3/LINE 2 (6) or the LINE 3(5) input. The CHANNEL SLIDE (25) controls the output level of thischannel.NOTE: THERE IS BASS, MID AND HIGH EQUALIZATION FOR EACH CHANNELWITH AN EXTREMELY WIDE RANGE OF ADJUSTMENT GIVING YOU ASMOOTHER MIX.4. CROSSFADER SECTION: The CROSSFADER (26) allows the mixingof one source into another. The left side of the CROSSFADER (26) isCHANNEL 1 and the right side is CHANNEL 2. The CROSSFADER (26)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-Rail Crossfader. RAIL GLIDE™ crossfaders have internal dualstainless steel rails that allow the slider to ride smoothly and accuratelyfrom end to end. Also available is our CF-45 PRO (PROGLIDE™) Dual-Rail Crossfader. This unique crossfader features, state of the artconductive plastic technology, for unlimited useage. Anothercrossfader we have available is the PSF-45 (PRO SCRATCH™)crossfader with a special curve designed for scratch mixing. Justpurchase one from your Gemini dealer and follow the instructions:1. Unscrew the outside FADER PLATE SCREWS (B).Do not touch the INSIDE SCREWS (C).2. Carefully lift the fader and unplug the CABLE (D).3. Plug the new fader into the cable and place itback in the mixer.4. Screw the fader to the mixer.5. The CROSSFADER REVERSE SWITCH (27) allows you to reverse thecrossfader so that CHANNEL 2 is controlled by the left side of thecrossfader and CHANNEL 1 is controlled by the right side of the crossfader.NOTE: WHEN THE CROSSFADER REVERSE SWITCH (27) IS ACTIVATED(MOVED TO THE RIGHT), ONLY THE CROSSFADER REVERSES. THECHANNEL SLIDES, GAIN, AND TONAL CONTROLS DO NOT REVERSE.6. PUNCH IN: The PUNCH IN BUTTONS (28) allow you to add a channel’ssignal to the mix when the crossfader is set to the opposite channel.7. OUTPUT CONTROL SECTION: The level of the MASTER OUTPUT (3)is controlled by the MASTER (29) control.NOTE: THE RECORD OUT (4) HAS NO LEVEL CONTROL. THE LEVEL IS SETBY THE CHANNEL SLIDES AND THE GAIN CONTROLS OF THE SELECTEDCHANNEL. THE TONAL QUALITIES ARE SET BY THE BASS, MID ANDHIGH CONTROLS OF THAT SAME CHANNEL.8. TALKOVER SECTION: The purpose of the TALKOVER section is toallow the program playing to be muted so that the MIC can be heardabove the music. The MIC/TALKOVER (30) switch has three settings.When the MIC/TALKOVER (30) switch is in the left position, the MICand TALKOVER are both off. When the MIC/TALKOVER (30) switchis in the center position the MIC is on, the MIC INDICATOR (31) willglow, but talkover is off. When the MIC/TALKOVER (30) switch is inthe right position, the MIC and TALKOVER will be on and the volume ofall sources except the MIC input are lowered by 16 dB. MIC LEVEL(33) controls the level of the MIC. The MIC EQ (32) control allows you tofully adjust the tone of the MIC.9. CUE SECTION: By connecting a set of headphones to the HEADPHONEJACK (13), you can monitor either channel or both together. Move theCUE SWITCH (34) to the left to monitor CHANNEL 1. Move the CUESWITCH (34) to the right to monitor CHANNEL 2. By rotating the CUEPGM PAN (35) control to the left you will be able to monitor the assignedcue signal. Rotating to the right will monitor the PGM (program) output.Use the CUE LEVEL (36) control to adjust the headphone volume withoutaffecting the overall mix.10.DISPLAY: DISPLAY (37) indicates the MASTER OUTPUT (3) left and rightlevels, as controlled by the MASTER (29) level.SPECIFICATIONS:INPUTS:DJ Mic........................................................................................1.5 mV 2 kOhmPhono @1kHz...............................................................................2 mV 47 kOhmLine.........................................................................................100 mV 10 kOhmOUTPUTS:Amp.........................................................................................0 dB 1V 400 OhmMax-18V Peak to PeakGENERAL:BASS (Channels 1-2)......................................................................+ 12 dB/-32 dBMid (Channels 1-2).........................................................................+ 12 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 dBTalkover Attenuation..................................................................................-16 dBPower Source...............................................................Adapter-115V/15V AC 0.5A..........................................................................................or 230V/15V AC 0.5ADimensions...............................................10” x 10.24” x 3.3” (254 x 260 x 84 mm)Weight..........................................................................................6.25 lbs (3 kg)Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice for the purpose of improvement.