Gemini PMX-04 manual Introduction, Features, Connections, Operation

INTRODUCTION:

Congratulations on your purchase of a GEMINI PMX-04

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 crossfad- er. The crossfader is backed by a separate 90 day war- ranty. Prior to use we suggest that you carefully read all the instructions.

FEATURES:

-10" 2 stereo channel mixer

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

-3 band rotary line EQ with cut feature

-Filter with resonance fader control

-Dry/Wet fader control

-Rotary Q factor control

-Rotary tempo control

-Push button tempo On/Off control with autotempo LED

-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 & cross fader curve con- trol switches

-Rotary gain control per channel

-Dual VU display with bright LED

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

-Face plate located 2 band rotary mic EQ & volume controls

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

-Dual ground screws for easy connectivity

-Master and record RCA outputs

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 (3) switch is in the OFF position prior to making any connections. Plug into the rear panel POWER JACK (2) before plugging it into a proper power source.

NOTE: LOCATED BY THE POWER CORD (2) JACK IS A 250V FUSE

(42)TO PROTECT AGAINST ELECTRICAL SURGES. TO REPLACE THE FUSE, PLACE A FLAT HEAD SCREWDRIVER INTO THE GROOVE LOCATED INSIDE THE POWER CORD JACK (2) AND POP THE FUSE OUT. REPLACE THE FUSE WITH ONLY A 250V FUSE.

2.The PMX-04has 2 sets of outputs:

- The MASTER OUTPUT (4) jacks also connect to the

main amplifier with RCA cables.

-The REC OUTPUT (41) jacks can be used to connect the mixer to the record input of your recording unit, thus enabling you to record your mix by connecting these units with RCA cables.

3.Headphones may be plugged into the front panel-mount- ed HEADPHONES (16) ¼" jack.

4.Microphones may be plugged into the front panel-mount- ed MICROPHONE (12) ¼" jack.

5.The PMX-04 has 2 CONVERTIBLE PHONO/LINE (7, 8) RCA inputs located on the back panel on either side of the MASTER (4) RCA input. Facing the back panel, the con- vertible RCA Input on your right is for PHONO 1/ LINE 1

(8). The convertible RCA input on your left is for PHONO 2/ LINE 3 (7). Using the PHONO/ LINE SWITCHES (5, 6), located just below each input, you may convert the PHONO (PH) to LINE (LN) and vice versa. Plug the RCA's from your playable medium into each input to be connected to their respective channels (CH). The PH INPUTS only accept turntables with a magnetic cartridge. The STEREO LINE INPUTS only accept line level inputs such as a CD, DAT, MINIDISC, etc and require the prop- er 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 (9) located in the back panel of the PMX-04mixer. Attach each PH ground line to one of the DUAL GROUND THUMB SCREWS (9). These are adjacent to each RCA PH input.

NOTE: WHEN USING TURNTABLES, NOT ATTACHING A GROUND MAY CAUSE A SYSTEM "HUM."

OPERATION:

1.POWER ON: Once all equipment connections have been made, press POWER (3) switch. Power is ON when the VU METER LED (40) is illuminated.

2.CH 1: The GAIN (22), HIGH (23), MID (24), and LOW

(25)controls allow you to fully adjust the selected source. The PH-1/LN-1(6) switch located on the rear panel allows you to select PH 1 or LN 1. The PH1/LN1-LN 2 SWITCH (21) located on the front allows you to switch from PH 1 to LN 2 or LN 1 to LN 2. CH 1 SLIDE (26) con- trols the input level of this channel.

3.CH 2: The GAIN (28), HIGH (29), MID (30), and LOW

(31)controls allow you to fully adjust the selected source. The PH-2/LN-3 SWITCH (5) located on the rear panel allows you to select PH 2 or LN 3. The PH2/LN3-LN 4 SWITCH (27) located on the front allows you to switch from PH 2 to LN 4 or LN 3 to LN 4. CH 2 SLIDE (32) con- trols the input level of this channel.

NOTE: FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE, BEGIN PROGRAM MIX WITH ROTARY GAIN (22, 28) CONTROLS SET TO ZERO (ROTATE IT COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO THE LEFT POSITION). MAKE ALL ADJUSTMENTS IN SOUND OUTPUT WITH THE USE OF YOUR CH SLIDE CONTROLS (26,32) AND MASTER (39) VOLUME ROTARY CONTROLS. THIS WILL PREVENT SIGNAL OVERLOAD AND DECREASE DISTORTION. ONCE YOU HAVE MODIFIED YOUR SOUND AND WOULD LIKE TO INCREASE THE OUTPUT OF YOUR SOUND, THEN YOU MAY ADJUST THE ROTARY GAIN CONTROL IF NEEDED.

4.CROSSFADER SECTION: The CROSSFADER (33) allows the mixing of one source into another. The left side of the CROSSFADER (33) is CH 1 (26) while the right belongs to CH 2 (32). You may also reverse this default by switching the Hamster/Reverse (20) switch. The CROSSFADER (33) in your unit is removable and if the need arises can be easily replaced. Your GEMINI mixer comes with an RG-45 (RAILGLIDE™) DUAL-RAIL

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