Gemini iTRAX BLACK Operation Manual Download

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INTRODUCTION:

FEATURES:

PRECAUTIONS:

CONNECTIONS:

CONTROLS:

Congratulations on your purchase of a

iTRAX iPod© MIXER

CONSOLE

. The

iTRAX

, aside from being stylish and easy-to-use,

is a high quality DJ mixer that can be used in a variety of settings.
With proper care and maintenance, your mixer will provide years of
reliable performance.

- Dual docking stations for Apple® iPod® digital music players

- USB port with dock switch allows library management via PC

- 2 Phono/Line convertible inputs for use with additional devices

- Composite video output for use with photo/video-enabled iPod®

- 3-Band rotary EQ with gain and cut feature per channel

- ¼" (6.35mm) Mic input with 2-Band EQ controls

- Master and Record RCA outputs

- Input selection switches

- Cue section with CH1/CH2 cue fader

- User replaceable X-Fader

- Lightweight, slimline design for complete portability

1. All instructions should be read before using this equipment.

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

Gemini

-qualified service

technician.

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 sol-
vents 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 MOISTURE

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

AC INLET :

The

AC INLET

, located on the rear of the unit, is the

connector which accepts the

AC ADAPTER

(supplied) used to

power the unit.

POWER SWITCH:

The

POWER SWITCH

turns the unit

OFF

Make sure the switch is in the ‘

OFF

’ position prior to making any

connections.

RCA MASTER OUTPUTS:

These audio outputs carry unbalanced

audio signals from the Master bus of the mixer.

The MASTER

VOLUME CONTROL

determines the level of audio which is sent to

these outputs.

RECORD RCA OUTPUTS

: These outputs is best suited for

connecting a recording device, as it is not altered by the

MASTER

VOLUME CONTROL

. This is useful in a live setting when you are

required to change the overall volume of your output, but you do not
want to change the level of audio being fed to the recording device.
If you are not using a recording device, these outputs are capable of
driving another amplifier or speaker system, but the volume will
have to be set independently from the MASTER.

CONVERTIBLE PHONO/LINE INPUTS

: The

iTRAX

has 2

CON-

VERTIBLE PHONO/LINE (PH/LN) RCA INPUTS

These small

switches which are located to the right of the

RCA

inputs for chan-

nels 1 and 2 allow you to choose between a

PHONO

(Turntable)

input or a

LINE

level (Mp3, CD, Tape player etc..).and require the

proper switching. When switched to the PH position you may use
any Turntable with a magnetic cartridge, remember to connect your
ground wire (see

GROUNDING SCREW

) or there may be a system

hum.

CHANNEL INPUTS:

Now you may plug the

RCA’s

from your

playable medium into each input to be connected to their respective

CHANNELS

(CH).

NOTE: CONNECTING A LINE LEVEL DEVICE TO A PH INPUT MAY CAUSE THAT

MIXER CHANNEL TO OVERLOAD AND OR DISTORT.

GROUNDING SCREW

: When using a turntable(s), you will need to

ground the

RCA

cable(s) by screwing in the grounding fork(s) to the

GROUNDING SCREW

located on the rear panel of the

iTRAX

mixer.

play it, you can adjust the volume and PGM mix of the

HEADPHONE

(see

CONTROLS

USB INPUT:

This port allows you to use your

iTRAX

as a dock for

your iPods. Using a standard A-to-B type

USB

cable, connect the

iTRAX

to any personal computer. Upon inserting your iPod® into the

iPod®

DOCK

, it may be accessed via your

, for the purpose of

managing music collections.The iPod® which is accessed through
the

USB INPUT

is determined by the position of the iPod® 1/ iPod®

2 USB SELECTOR

switch .

USB SELECTOR

:If there is an iPod® connected to your PC via the

USB Input, you must eject it properly, and remove the

USB

cable

prior to moving the position of the iPod® 1/iPod® 2

USB

Selector

switch. Once you have followed this procedure, you may reconnect
the

USB

cable and manage music on the opposite iPod®. Please

note that if you plan on using multiple iPods® in conjunction with
iTunes software, you should disable automatic updates first to pre-
vent iTunes from erasing your music during syncronization! Gemini
assumes no liability arising from the inability to configure iTunes™
properly!

iPod® DOCK

and

DOCKING CRADLE

: In conjunction with the

DOCKING CRADLE

, the

iPod® DOCK

is where the

iPod®

connects to the mixer for both audio and charging capabilities.

Then when all of your connections have been made turn on the
mixer by pressing the POWER SWITCH.

iTrax BLACK

IN THE USA ~ IF YOU EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH THIS UNIT CALL GEMINI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT:

1 (732) 346-0061. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RETURN THIS EQUIPMENT TO YOUR DEALER.

CHANNEL INPUT SELECTOR:

The

CHANNEL INPUT SELECTOR

switches allow you to choose which input will be controlled by that
channels corresponding volume

FADER

For example on

CHANNEL (1)

the

INPUT SELECTOR

allows you to

choose between

iPod® 1

and

LINE 1

, and also on

CHANNEL (2)

the

INPUT SELECTOR SWITCH

will let you choose between

iPod® 2

and

LINE 2

input.

MASTER VOLUME ROTARY

: The

MASTER VOLUME ROTARY

knob adjust the volume of the

MAIN

output.

CHANNEL GAIN CONTROL:

These controls, found on each mixer

channel, allow you to increase or decrease the volume of each
channel. This is useful for matching levels during mixing, or to make
additional signal boosts when the

CHANNEL VOLUME FADERS

not provide enough.