Connections, Operating Instructions | Gemini TT-01mkii manual

6.Re-float the TONE ARM (9) to ensure horizontal zero (0) balance. If zero balance has not been maintained, repeat counterweight steps 3 - 5.

7.After adjusting the horizontal zero (0) balance, turn the balanced COUNTERWEIGHT (10) counter clockwise until the cartridge manufac- turer’s recommend stylus pressure appears on the STYLUS PRES- SURE RING (11) where it meets the center line of the TONE ARM (9) rear shaft.

ADJUSTING THE ANTI-SKATING CONTROL:

Set the ANTI-SKATING CONTROL (14) to the same value as the stylus pressure.

NOTE: IF YOUR TURNTABLE CAME WITH A CN-1000 CARTRIDGE, IT HAS A RECOM- MENDED TRACKING FORCE OF 3.0 GRAMS AND CAN HAVE RANGE FROM 2.5-3.5 GRAMS.

CONNECTIONS:

1.Plug the AC power plug into an appropriate outlet.

2.See Table A for proper connection of the output RCA plugs and ground connector. Make sure that all the plugs are firmly plugged into the appropriate jacks (phono inputs).

NOTE : TO REDUCE HUM, MAKE SURE THE GROUND LUG IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE GROUND SCREW.

TABLE A:

OUTPUT CONNECTORS	MIXER OR RECIEVER
L (WHITE)	PHONO L CHANNEL
R (RED)	PHONO R CHANNEL
GND (SPADE LUG)	GND SCREW

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:

BASIC OPERATION:

1.Place a record on the SLIPMAT (6) which sits on the PLATTER (2).

2.Select the desired speed by depressing the 33 or 45 SPEED SELEC- TOR (18) button.

3.Turn the POWER (15) switch to the “ON” position, at which point the TARGET LIGHT (16) will light up, TARGET LIGHTS are an optional accessory available at your local retailer.

4.Remove the stylus protector (if applicable to your cartridge).

5.Release the ARM CLAMP (12) found on the ARM REST (13).

6.Push the START/STOP (17) button. The turntable PLATTER (2) will start to spin.

7.Carefully position the tone arm over the desired position over the record. Lower the TONE ARM (9) slowly, while letting go of the TONE ARM (9) over the record where you want to play.

8.When play is over, raise the TONE ARM (9), move it onto the ARM REST (13), and secure it with the ARM CLAMP (12).

9.You now have the option of turning off the power by turning the POWER (15) switch to the “OFF” position, or stopping the PLATTER (2) by pushing the START/STOP (17) button.

INTERRUPTING PLAY:

1.Pushing the START/STOP (17) button will cause the record to stop exactly when the START/STOP (17) button is pressed while playing.

2.Press the START/STOP (17) button again to start playback with a short DELAY effect.

ADJUSTING THE PITCH CONTROL:

1.The TT-01MKIIis equipped with a PITCH CONTROL (19). When the PITCH CONTROL (19) is in the center position, the speed will be 33 or

45depending on which SPEED SELECTOR (18) button is pushed.

2.When the PITCH CONTROL (19) is positioned off center, the pitch can vary ±10% depending on the position of the PITCH CONTROL (19).

SPECIFICATIONS:

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 Straight Tonearm
Headshell Weight	5.6 g

GENERAL:

Power Supply	AC 115 V~60 Hz/230 V~50 Hz
Power Consumption	5 W
Dimensions	17.75" x 5.75" x 14"
....................................................................................	(450 x 136 x 352 mm)
Weight	8 lbs. (3.75 kg)

SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. THE WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE APPROXIMATE.

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TT-01mkii specifications

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