Gemini PMX-02 manual Introduction, Features, Connections, Specifications, Operation

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

trols allow you to fully adjust the selected source. The PH-1/LN-1(31)		NOTE: SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
		FOR PURPOSE OF IMPROVEMENT.
switch located on the rear panel allows you to select PHONO 1 or
	(4)