Gemini PMX-03 manual Introduction, Features, Connections, Operation

INTRODUCTION:

Congratulations on your purchase of a Gemini PMX-03 10" 2 Channel Stereo Mixer. This state-of-the-art mixer features the latest technological advances and is backed by a three year warranty, excluding the crossfader and channel slides.

FEATURES:

-10" 2 stereo channel mixer

-4 line, 2 convertible phono/line, RCA inputs

-3 band rotary line EQ with cut feature

-EQ Kill Switches w/ Flash Effect

-Easy removable face plate for user replaceable Rail Glide Cross Fader

-Ergonomically designed to be flush with turntable

-Smooth curved face plate

-Front located Hamster/Reverse & crossfader Curve con- trol switches

-Rotary Gain channel control

-Dual display with Bright LED

-Front located rotary Cue volume control & Cue section fader allowing Cue mix

-Face plate located 2 band rotary Mic EQ & colume con- trols

-Front located 1/4" Mic input & headphone output

-Dual ground screws for easy connectivity

CAUTIONS:

1.All instructions should be read before using this equip- ment.

2.To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not open the unit. Please refer all servicing needs to a Gemini-qualified service technician.

In the USA ~ if you experience problems with this unit call

Gemini Customer Service at: 1 (732) 738-9003. Do not attempt to

return this equipment to your dealer.

3.Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or a heat source such as a radiator or stove.

4.This unit should be cleaned only with a damp cloth. Avoid solvents or other cleaning detergents.

5.When moving this equipment it should be placed in its original carton and packaging. This will reduce the risk of damage during transit.

6.DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOIS- TURE.

7.DO NOT USE SPRAY CLEANERS OR LUBRICANTS ON CONTROLS, SURFACES OR SWITCHES.

CONNECTIONS:

1.Ensure that the POWER (1) switch is in the OFF posi- tion prior to making any connections. This unit comes with a 15V AC (2) adapter. Plug into the rear panel 15V AC

(2) jack before plugging it into a proper power source.

2.The PMX-03has one output located on the back panel, the MASTER RCA OUTPUT (3). Plug the MAS- TER RCA OUTPUT (3) into your main amplifier using standard audio cables with RCA-type connectors.

3.Headphones may be plugged into the front panel- mounted HEADPHONES (8) ¼" jack.

4.Microphones may be plugged into the front panel- mounted MICROPHONE (10) ¼" jack

5.The PMX-03 has 2 CONVERTIBLE PHONO/LINE RCA INPUTS (6,27) located on the back panel on either side of the RCA INPUTS. Facing the back panel, the con- vertible RCA Input on your right is for PHONO 1/ LINE 1 (27). The convertible RCA input on your left is for PHONO 2/ LINE 3 (6). Using the PHONO/ LINE SWITCHES (4,26), located just below each input, you may convert the PHONO to LINE and vice versa. Plug the RCA's from your playable medium into each input to be connected to their respective CHANNELS (19,31). The PHONO INPUTS (6,27)only accept turntables with a magnetic car- tridge. The STEREO LINE INPUTS (6,7,27,28) only accept line level inputs such as a CD, DAT, MiniDisc, etc and require the proper switch setting.

6.When using (a) turntable(s), you will need to ground the RCA cable(s) by screwing in the grounding fork(s) to the GROUNDING SCREWS (5,29)located in the back panel of the PMX-03mixer. Attach each PHONO ground line to one of the DUAL GROUND THUMB SCREWS (5,29). These are adjacent to each RCA INPUT (6,7,27,28).

NOTE: Not attaching a ground may cause a system "hum."

OPERATION:

1.POWER ON: Once all equipment connections have been made, press POWER (1) switch. Power is ON when the VU METER (25) power LEDsare illuminated.

2.CHANNEL 1: The GAIN (24), HIGH (23), MID (22),

and LOW (21) controls allow you to fully adjust the select- ed source. The PH-1/LN-1(26) switch located on the rear panel allows you to select PHONO 1 or LINE 1. The PHONO1/LINE1-LINE 2 (17) switch located on the front allows you to switch from PHONO 1 to LINE 2 or LINE 1 to LINE 2. CHANNEL 1 SLIDE (19) controls the input level of this channel.

3.CHANNEL 2: The GAIN (32), HIGH (33), MID (34),

and LOW (35) controls allow you to fully adjust the select- ed source. The PH-2/LN-3(4) switch a located on the rear panel allows you to select PHONO 2 or LINE 3. The PHONO2/LINE3-LINE 4 (30) switch located on the front allows you to switch from PHONO 2 to LINE 3 or LINE 1 to LINE 4. CHANNEL 2 SLIDE (31) controls the input level of this channel.

PLEASE NOTE: There is Low, Mid and High equalization for each channel with an extremely wide range of adjustment.

SUGGESTION: You can use the Cut Features on each channel to remove Low, Mid and/or High range to create special effects.

4.KILLING FREQUENCIES: There are two ways to kill frequencies, using the LOW (38), MID (37), and HIGH (36) KILL SWITCHES. Each Kill Switch has three posi- tions, latch, normal and flash. When you move the select- ed KILL SWITCH to the top LATCH (ON) position, the switch will stay there, and the frequency will be killed. When you move the selected KILL SWITCH to the

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