Operation - Gemini PMX-04 Bedienungshandbuch

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 crossfader. The
crossfader is backed by a separate 90 day warranty. Prior
to use we suggest that you carefully read all the instruc-
tions.
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
control 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
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
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.
2. The PMX-04 has one output located on the back panel,
the MASTER (4) RCA output. Plug the MASTER (4) RCA
output to your main amplifier using standard audio cables
with RCA-type connectors.
dealer.
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
convertible 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 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 (9) located in the back panel of
the PMX-04 mixer. 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
Crossfader. Rail Glide™ crossfaders have internal dual
stainless steel rails that allow the slider to ride smoothly
and accurately from end to end. Also available is our is
the RG-45 PRO (RAIL GLIDE™) crossfader with a spe-
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