Gemini TT-1000 Functions, Additional TT-1100USB Info, Cartridge Installation, Specifications

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FUNCTIONS:

4POWER SWITCH: The POWER SWITCH turns the unit ON or OFF. Make sure the switch is in the ‘OFF’ position prior to making

any connections.

TT-1000/TT-1100USB

ADDITIONAL TT-1100USB INFO

17PHONO/LINE SWITCH: There is a switch on the back panel, next to the RCA cables, that selects between PHONO/LINE. Use PHONO

level for plugging into a turntable input on a home stereo. Use the LINE level for plugging into CD/AUX/TAPE inputs.

5START/STOP BUTTONS: These buttons start and stop the turntable motor. Both buttons have the same function. If they seem to not be

functioning, check to make sure that the Motor Drive Belt is properly installed in the SETUP INSTRUCTIONS.

6MOTOR ON/OFF: This button allows you to start or stop the rotation of the platter.

7SPEED SELECTOR: Select the desired speed by depressing the 33, 45 or 78 (33 & 45 simultaneously) SPEED SELECTOR button.

WARNING: You may damage your receiver if you plug in a LINE level into a PHONO input.

USB Audio Output: Use the included USB Cable to connect your

18turntable to your computer. The USB connection will provide audio from the turntable and stereo input to your computer. You may wish to install and use the AUDACITY software (PC and Mac), which al- lows you to take advantage of advanced audio editing features, such as audio normalization, noise removal and automatic track separation.

8REVERSE: Push the REVERSE button to play your track in reverse. Push the REVERSE button again to cancel this feature.

945RPM RECORD ADAPTER

10PITCH SLIDE CONTROL: The TT-1000/TT-1100USB is equipped with a PITCH SLIDE CONTROL. When the PITCH SLIDE CONTROL is in the

center position, the speed will be 33, 45, or 78 depending on which SPEED SELECTOR button is pushed. When the PITCH SLIDE CONTROL is positioned off center, the pitch can vary ± 10% or ± 20% depend- ing on which Pitch setting was selected and the position of the PITCH SLIDE CONTROL.

11TARGET LIGHT: Plug the TARGET LIGHT into the RCA STYLE JACK, located adjacent to the PLATTER. Turn the POWER switch to the "ON"

position, at which point the TARGET LIGHT will light up.

12COUNTERWEIGHT: Attach the COUNTERWEIGHT to the back of the tonearm, with the number scale facing forwards, by turning the weight

counterclockwise.

13ANTI-SKATE ADJUSTMENT: This knob is used to compensate for inward tracking forces.

HEADSHELL/TONE ARM LIFT: Using the handle on the HEADSHELL to

14carefully position the TONE ARM over the desired position on the record. Lower the TONE ARM slowly, while letting go of the TONE ARM over the record where you want to play. You may also use the TONE ARM LIFT to raise and lower the TONE ARM.

ARM CLAMP: Release the ARM CLAMP found on the ARM REST

15When play is over, raise the TONE ARM, move it onto the ARM REST, and secure it with the ARM CLAMP.

16SLIPMAT: Put the SLIPMAT on the PLATTER.

CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION:

Connect the lead wires to the cartridge terminals.

For your convenience, the terminals of most car-

tridges are color-coded. Connect each lead wire to

the terminal of the same color. In case your car-

tridge is not marked the positive leads are the ones

on top negative below, left leads are the left chan-

nel, and right leads are the right channel.

White (L+)

......................................Left Channel +

Blue (L-)

Left Channel -

Red (R+)

Right Channel +

Green (R-)

Right Channel -

SPECIFICATIONS:

TT-1000/TT-1100USB

TURNTABLE SECTION:

 

Type

Belt Drive Manual Turntable

Drive Method

Belt Drive

Motor

DC Motor

Speed

33 1/3 or 45 RPM

Wow and Flutter

Less than 0.25% WRMS*

*THIS RATING REFERS TO THE TURNTABLE ASSEMBLY AND PLATTER ONLY AND EXCLUDES EFFECTS OF RECORDS, CARTRIDGES OR TONEARMS.

TONEARM SECTION:

 

Type

Statically Balanced S-shaped Tonearm

Headshell Weight

5.6 g

GENERAL:

 

Output (TT-1000)

PHONO

Power Supply

AC 115 V~60 Hz/230 V~50 Hz

Power Consumption

5.5 W

Dimensions

17.67" x 14.56" x 5.7"

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(449 x 370 x 145 mm)

Weight

8.1 lbs. (4 kg)

TT-1100USB

Computer interface

USB 1.1/2.0 compliant

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Windows XP or MAC OSX Compatible

Output

PHONO/LINE (RCA TYPE)

SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

WITHOUT NOTICE FOR PURPOSE OF IMPROVEMENT.

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TT-1000, TT-1100 USB specifications

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Both turntables come equipped with a high-quality S-shaped tonearm that facilitates precise tracking of vinyl grooves. The tonearm’s adjustable counterweight allows users to fine-tune tracking force, ensuring optimal performance while minimizing record wear. The anti-skate feature enhances playback stability, enabling DJs to perform with confidence while manipulating the turntable.

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