Gemini TT-01mkii Operation Manual

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INTRODUCTION:Congratulations on purchasing a Gemini TT-01MKII belt drive manualturntable. This state of the art turntable includes the latest features.Prior to use, we suggest that you carefully read all the instructions.FEATURES• +/-10% Variable pitch slider• Solid aluminum platter• Straight tonearm for superior tracking• Fully adjustable counter weight & anti-skating controls• Dual speed RPM (33/45)• LED Illuminated soft touch start/stop & RPM buttons• Removable head shell• CN-1000 cartridge & felt slipmat included• RCA & ground cablesPRECAUTIONS:1. Read all operating instructions before using this equipment.2. The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and noobjects filled with liquids such as vases should be placed on the appara-tus.3. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not open the unit. THEREARE NO USER REPLACEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Please contact theGemini Service Department or your authorized dealer to speak to a qual-ified service technician.4. Tone Arm bearings are factory set and sealed. Any attempt at adjust-ment will void the warranty.5. Be sure that all AC power is OFF while making connections.6. Cables should be low capacitance, shielded and of proper length.Make sure that all plugs and jacks are tight and properly connected.7. Always, begin with the audio level faders/volume controls set at mini-mum and the speaker volume control(s) set to OFF. Wait 8 to 10 sec-onds prior to turning up the speaker volume to prevent the transient“POP” that could result in speaker/crossover damage.8. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.9. DO NOT USE ANY SPRAY CLEANER OR LUBRICANT ON ANYCONTROLS OR SWITCHES.PARTS CHECKLIST:Please make sure the following parts are included with your TT-01MKII:Turntable unit..........................................................................................1Turntable platter......................................................................................1Slipmat....................................................................................................1Counterweight.........................................................................................1Headshell with cartridge.........................................................................1ASSEMBLY & SET-UP:SEE FIG. 3 FOR PART NUMBERS AND LOCATIONS.VOLTAGE SELECTION:Rotate the PLATTER (2) until the VOLTAGE SELECTOR (3) (located onthe TURNTABLE BASE (1)) is visible through one of the platter holes.Make sure that the VOLTAGE SELECTOR (3) switch is set to the cor-rect voltage.WARNING: IF YOU TRY TO OPERATE THE TURNTABLE WITH THE INCORRECT VOLTAGESETTING, IT CAN DAMAGE YOUR TURNTABLE.ATTACHING THE TURNTABLE BELT:The TURNTABLE BELT (4) comes attached to the underside of thePLATTER (2) and the MOTOR SPINDLE (5) but can some times detachin shipping. Rotate the PLATTER (2) and look through the platter holesto check if belt detached. If the belt is not wrapped tightly around theplatter and the MOTOR SPINDLE (5), you need to reattach it.1. Remove the platter and wrap the belt around the inner circle under theplatter. DO NOT STRETCH OUT THE BELT!2. Replace the platter and rotate the PLATTER (2) until the MOTORSPINDLE (5) is visible, then fit your fingers in hole on the top of thePLATTER (2), feel for and grab the rubber belt and attach to the motorspindle.3. Replace the locking washer.TURNTABLE INSTALLATION:1. Put the SLIPMAT (6) on the PLATTER (2).2. Set the TURNTABLE BASE (1) on a flat, level surface free of vibra-tion. Use the turntable feet to stabilize the unit horizontally.3. Try to place the unit as far away from the speakers as possible.4. Keep the unit away from direct exposure to the sun, heat, moisture ordirt.5. Keep the unit well ventilated.CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION: (SEE FIG. 1)Because all cartridges have their own designs, please refer to yourparticular cartridge’s instructions to insure proper installation. If you areusing a pre-mounted or integrated cartridge, you can jump ahead toHEADSHELL INSTALLATION:1. Connect the lead wires to the cartridge terminals. For your conven-ience, the terminals of most cartridges are color-coded. Connect eachlead wire to the terminal of the same color. Incase your cartridge is notmarked the positive leads are the ones on top negative below, left areleft, and right is right.White (L+)........................................................................Left Channel +Blue (L-).............................................................................Left Channel -Red (R+).........................................................................Right Channel +Green (R-).......................................................................Right Channel -2. Mount the cartridge in the HEADSHELL (7) and tighten it with thescrews included with the cartridge.HEADSHELL INSTALLATION:Insert the HEADSHELL (7) into the front of the tubular TONE ARM (9).While holding the HEADSHELL (7) firmly in a horizontal position, turnthe LOCKING NUT (8) counter clockwise until the HEADSHELL (7) islocked in place.COUNTERWEIGHT INSTALLATION: (SEE FIG. 2)1. Slide the COUNTERWEIGHT (10) onto the rear of the TONE ARM (9)with the numbered stylus gauge facing forward.2. Twist the COUNTERWEIGHT (10) counter clockwise lightly, to screwit onto the rear of the TONE ARM (9).ADJUSTING HORIZONTAL ZERO (0) BALANCEAND STYLUS PRESSURE:1. Without touching the stylus tip, remove the stylus protector (if yourcartridge has a detachable one).2. Release the ARM CLAMP (12) and lift the TONE ARM (9) off the ARMREST (13).3. Counter clockwise advancement of the COUNTERWEIGHT (10) willcause the cartridge side of the TONE ARM (9) to be lowered; turning itclockwise will cause the opposite. Turn the COUNTERWEIGHT(10)clockwise or counter clockwise as needed until the TONE ARM (9)is balanced horizontally. You can easily tell this by watching for the pointwhere the TONE ARM (9) “floats” freely.4. Place TONE ARM (9) on ARM REST (13) and lock it in place with theARM CLAMP (12).5. With the TONE ARM (9) locked on the ARM REST (13), hold theCOUNTERWEIGHT (10) steady with one hand while rotating the STY-LUS PRESSURE RING (11) until the numeral “0” on the ring aligns withthe center line on the TONE ARM (9) rear shaft. The horizontal zero (0)balance should be completed.(44)