Gemini PDT-6000 Operating Instructions, Installing The Dustcover, Connections, Basic Operation

TABLE A

CARTRIDGE HEIGHT (mm)	SCALE READING
15	0
16	1
17	2
18	3
19	4
20	5
21	6

For example, if the height of the cartridge is 18.5 mm, the ARM HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT RING (13) reference line should be positioned between 3 and 4 on the HEIGHT SCALE (14).

INSTALLING THE DUSTCOVER:

1.Mount the hinges onto the dustcover.

2.Hold the dustcover in position, directly above the turntable, and slide the hinge bases into the holders mounted on the rear panel.

3.Always raise the dustcover before removal.

4.Avoid opening and closing the dustcover during play. Undesirable vibration and stylus skipping can result.

CONNECTIONS:

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

2.See TABLE B 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).

TABLE B

OUTPUT CONNECTORS	MIXER OR
	RECEIVER
L (WHITE)	LEFT CHANNEL
R (RED)	RIGHT CHANNEL

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:

BASIC OPERATION:

1.Place a record on the NEOPRENE MAT (4) which sits on the PLATTER (2).

2.Select the desired speed by depressing the 33 or 45 SPEED SELECTOR BUTTON (18) . Press both the 33 and 45 SPEED SELECTOR BUTTONS (18) at the same time for 78 RPM.

3.Turn the POWER SWITCH (16) to the “ON” position, at which point the strobe illuminator (built into the POWER SWITCH (16) and the SPEED INDICATOR (for the selected speed) will illuminate.

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

5.Release the ARM CLAMP (9) found on the ARM REST (10).

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

7.Push the CUE LEVER (19) to the “UP” position.

8.Position the TONE ARM (6) over the desired position on the record and push the CUE LEVER (19) to the “DOWN” position. The TONE ARM

(6)will slowly lower onto the record at which time play will begin.

9.When play is over, raise the TONE ARM (6), move it to the ARM REST (10), and secure it with the ARM CLAMP (9).

10.You now have the option of turning off the power by turning the POWER SWITCH (16) to the “OFF” position, or stopping the PLATTER (2) by pushing the START STOP BUTTON (17) and engaging the electronic brake.

INTERRUPTING PLAY: 1.

Pushing the CUE LEVER (19) to the “UP” position will cause the TONE ARM (6) to lift, stopping play.

2.Pushing the CUE LEVER (19) to the “DOWN” position will cause the TONE ARM (6) to slowly lower onto the record at the point where play was interrupted.

PLAYING 45 RPM RECORDS:

1.When playing a 45 RPM record with a large center hole, first place the 45 ADAPTER on the center spindle.

2.Be sure that the 45 SPEED SELECTOR BUTTON (18) is pushed and the 45 SPEED INDICATOR is illuminated.

TARGET LIGHT:

1.Push the TARGET LIGHT SWITCH (21) firmly and the TARGET LIGHT

(22)will raise into position and illuminate the stylus tip.

2.To lower the TARGET LIGHT (22), push down on it until it locks in the casing.

3.When not being used, the TARGET LIGHT (22) should be kept in the lowered position.

ADJUSTING THE PITCH & KEY CONTROL:

1.The PDT-6000 is equipped with PITCH CONTROL (23) and QUARTZ LOCK (25). When the QUARTZ LOCK (25) is activated, the QUARTZ LOCK LED (24) lights GREEN, and the speed will be exactly 33 1/3, 45 or 78 rpm depending on which speed has been selected regardless of the position of the pitch control. PITCH CONTROL (23) automatically disengages when the QUARTZ LOCK (25) is activated.

2.When the QUARTZ LOCK (25) is off, you can adjust the PITCH CONTROL (23). When you move the PITCH CONTROL (23) off center, the tempo can vary +/- 4%, +/- 8%, +/- 16% or +/- 35%, depending on which RANGE BUTTON (31) you select. These are lighted buttons and will light up when pressed.

*Note: If your speed is 33 1/3 rpm and you adjust the tempo to +35% your speed will be exactly 45 rpm. Conversely, if your speed is 45 rpm and you adjust the tempo to -35% your speed will be exactly 33 1/3 rpm.

3.By adjusting the KEY CONTROL (32) you can raise or lower the key of the music. The key can vary +/- 4%, +/- 8%, +/- 16% or +/- 35%, depending on which RANGE BUTTON (31) you select.

4.Push the QUARTZ LOCK BUTTON (25) to bring the speed back to exactly 33 1/3, 45 or 78 RPM when the PITCH CONTROL (23) is positioned off center. Disengaging the QUARTZ LOCK (25) will bring the platter speed back to the original setting.

5.When you press the MASTER TEMPO BUTTON (33) you will be able to adjust the tempo of the record using the PITCH CONTROL (23). The KEY CONTROL (32) will be de-activated. The key of the music will be automatically adjusted to remain in the original key of the record, as you vary the tempo. The MASTER TEMPO LED (35) will light when the MASTER TEMPO BUTTON (33) is pressed.

6.The KEY ON BUTTON (34), when pressed allows you to adjust the PITCH CONTROL (23) and KEY CONTROL (32) independently of each other. The KEY ON LED (36) will light when the KEY ON BUTTON (34) is pressed.

*Note: The MASTER TEMPO BUTTON (33), KEY ON BUTTON (34), PITCH CONTROL (23), and KEY CONTROL (32) can only be used through the LINE OUTPUT JACKS (40) and DIGITAL OUTPUT JACK (42). They cannot be used when the PHONO/LINE SWITCH (41) is set to PHONO.

7.The PLATTER (2) is equipped with a STROBE RPM INDICATOR STRIP

(26)and the POWER SWITCH (16) contains built in STROBE LIGHTS

(27).When the PLATTER (2) is spinning, the STROBE LIGHTS (27) illuminate the STROBE RPM INDICATOR STRIP (26). The bottom row of dots will appear to be stationary when the pitch is -3.3%. The second row of dots from the bottom will appear to be stationary when the speed is exactly 33 1/3, 45 or 78 RPM depending on which SPEED SELECTOR BUTTONS (18) are pushed. The third row of dots from the bottom will appear to be stationary when the pitch is +3.3%. The top row of dots will appear to be stationary when the pitch is +7.2%.

USING THE REVERSE BUTTON:

1.Press the REVERSE BUTTON (29) to reverse the rotation of the PLATTER (2) (the REVERSE LED (30) will light while in reverse mode). Press the REVERSE BUTTON (29) a second time to return to normal play.

DIGITAL DISPLAY:

1.The DIGITAL DISPLAY (20) indicates PITCH PERCENTAGE & BPM. The BPM/PITCH BUTTON (37) allows you to select what you would like displayed, either the PITCH PERCENTAGE or the BPM.

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