Gemini Master the Crossfader with the PS-540i Mixer Manual

NOTE: When the DISPLAY (29) is in the channel 1/channel 2 display mode, by adjusting the individual channel gain and tone controls, you can increase or decrease the signal to match the other channel’s signal. The channel slides and crossfader have no effect on the display readings.

NOTE: The RECORD OUT (5) has no level control. The level is set by the channel slides and the gain controls of the selected channel. The tonal qualities are set by the low, mid and high controls of that same channel.

of one source into another. The left side of the CROSSFADER (32) is

CHANNEL 1 and the right side is CHANNEL 2.

1.Unscrew the outside

FADER PLATE SCREWS (B).

-Do not touch INSIDE SCREWS (C).

2. Carefully remove old Cross- fader and unplug CABLE (D).

3. Plug new Crossfader into

CABLE (D) and place back into mixer.

4. Screw Crossfader to mixer with	D
FADER PLATE SCREWS (B).

The CROSSFADER CURVE BUTTON (19) allows you to adjust the kind of curve the crossfader has .Depress the crossfader curve button to make the curve steep and cutting (perfect for scratching).Release the crossfader curve button to make the curve gradual and gentle. The CROSSFADER REVERSE SWITCH (31) allows you to reverse the crossfader so that CHANNEL 2 is controlled by the left side of the crossfader and CHANNEL 1 is controlled by the right side of the

Ucrossfader.

NOTE: When the CROSSFADER REVERSE SWITCH (31) is O activated (moved to the right), only the crossfader

reverses. The Channel Slides, Gain, Kill Switches and tonal controls do not reverse.

6. PUNCH IN: The PUNCH IN BUTTONS (18,46) allow you to add a channels signal to the mix when the crossfader is set to the opposite channel.

7. OUTPUT CONTROL SECTION: The level of the MASTER OUTPUT (3) is Ucontrolled by the MASTER (45) control.

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8.TALKOVER SECTION: The purpose of the talkover section is to allow the program playing to be muted so that the mic can be heard above the music. The MIC/TALKOVER (14) switch has three settings. When the MIC/TALKOVER (14) switch is in the left position, the mic and talkover are both off . When the MIC/ TALKOVER (14) switch is in the center position the mic is on, the MIC INDICATOR (15) will glow, but talkover is off. When the MIC/ TALKOVER (14) switch is in the right position. The mic and talkover will be on and the volume of all sources except the Mic input are lowered by 16 dB. MIC LEVEL (17) controls the level of the MIC. The MIC EQ (16) control allows you to fully adjust the tone of the MIC.

9.CUE SECTION: By connecting a set of headphones to the HEADPHONE (47) jack, you can monitor either channel or both together. Move the CUE SWITCH (42) to the left to monitor CHANNEL

1.Move the CUE SWITCH (42) to the right to monitor CHANNEL 2. By rotating the CUE PGM PAN (43) control to the left you will be able to monitor the assigned cue signal. Rotating to the right will monitor the PGM (program) output. Use the CUE LEVEL (44) control to adjust the headphone volume without effecting the overall mix.

10.DISPLAY: The peak hold, dual function DISPLAY (29) indicates either the MASTER output left and right levels or the channel 1 and channel 2 levels. You can choose the option you want by pressing

Uthe DISPLAY (30) button.

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SPECIFICATIONS

INPUTS:
DJ Mic	1.5mV 2 KΩ Balance
Phono @ 1kHz	2mV 47 kΩ
Line	100 mV 10 kΩ
OUTPUTS:
Amp	0 dB 1V 400 Ω
Max	18V Peak-to-Peak
GENERAL:
Low (Channels 1-2)	+ 12dB/- 32 dB
Mid (Channels 1-2)	+ 12dB/- 32 dB
High (Channels 1-2)	+ 12dB/- 32 dB
Gain (Channels 1-2)	0 to -20dB
Frequency Response	20Hz - 20kHz +/- 2dB
Distortion	less than 0.02%
S/N Ratio	better than 80dB
Talkover Attenuation	16dB
Power Source	115/230V 50/60Hz 20W
Dimensions	10”Wx 10.24”H x 3.3”D(254 x 260 x 84 mm)
Weight	6.3 lbs(3 kg)

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