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6. Headphones can be plugged into the front panel mounted
HEADPHONE (4)
jack.
Operation
1. POWER ON: Once you have made all the equipment connections to
your mixer, press the
POWER SWITCH (1)
. The power will turn on
and the
POWER LEDS (17)
will glow.
2. CHANNEL 1: Switch #
(7)
allows you to select the
PHONO 1/LINE 2
(41)
or the
LINE 1 (43)
input. The
CHANNEL SLIDE (8)
controls the
input level of this channel.
3. CHANNEL 2: Switch #
(9)
allows you to select the
PHONO 2/LINE 4
(38)
or the
LINE 3 (40)
input. The
CHANNEL SLIDE
(10)
controls the
input level of this channel.
4. CHANNEL 3: Switch #
(11)
allows you to select the
PHONO 3/LINE 6
(35)
or the
LINE 5 (37)
input. The
CHANNEL SLIDE
(12)
controls the
input level of this channel.
5. CHANNEL 4: Switch #
(13)
allows you to select the
LINE 7 (34)
or
the
MIC 2 (33)
input. The
CHANNEL SLIDE
(14)
controls the input
level of this channel.
6. CROSSFADER SECTION: The
CROSSFADER (2)
allows the mixing of
one source from CHANNEL 2 into another source from CHANNEL 3.
The
CROSSFADER (2)
in your unit is removable and if the need
arises can be easily replaced. Crossfader units are available in
three varieties. Part # RF-45 (which is identical to the crossfader
supplied with the mixer) has a 45 mm travel from side to side. Part #
RF-30 is available with a 30 mm travel distance. Also available is the
PSF-45 with a special curve designed for scratch mixing. Just
purchase one of these crossfader units from your Gemini dealer
and follow these instructions:
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing the Gemini PMX-1100 mixer. This state-of-
the-art mixer is backed by a three year warranty, excluding crossfader
and channel slides. Prior to use, we suggest that you carefully read all the
instructions.
Features
•
4 Stereo Channels
•
State of the Art Cue Section
•
3 Phono/Line Convertible, 4 Line, and 2 Mic Inputs
•
Talkover
•
Master and Record outputs
•
Master Treble and Bass Controls
Cautions
1. All operating instructions should be read before using this equipment.
2. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not open the unit. There are
NO USER REPLACEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Please refer servicing to a
qualified service technician.
In the U.S.A., if you have any problems with this unit,
call 1-732-738-9003 for customer service. Do not return
equipment to your dealer.
3. Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or to 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 MOISTURE.
7. DO NOT USE ANY SPRAY CLEANER OR LUBRICANT ON ANY
CONTROLS OR SWITCHES.
Connections
1. Plug in the 15V AC Adapter
(37)
.
2. Make sure that the
POWER (1)
switch is in the off position. The
POWER LEDS (17)
will be off.
3. The PMX-1100 is supplied with 2 sets of output jacks. The
MAIN
OUTPUT (31)
jacks are unbalanced and used to connect to your main
amplifier. The
REC OUTPUT (32)
jacks can be used to connect the
mixer to the record input of your recorder enabling you to record your
mix.
4. The
MIC 1 (3)
input (found on the front panel) accepts an XLR
connector, and accepts balanced & unbalanced microphones. The
MIC 2 (33)
accepts a 1/4” connector and balanced & unbalanced
microphones.
5. On the rear panel are 3 stereo
PHONO/LINE (35, 38, 41)
inputs and 4
stereo
LINE (34, 37, 40, 41)
inputs. The
PHONO/LINE
SWITCH (36)
enables you to set the
(35)
input to Phono or Line. The
PHONO/LINE
SWITCH (39)
enables you to set the
(38)
input to Phono or Line. The
PHONO/LINE
SWITCH (42)
enables you to set the
(41)
input to Phono
or Line. The phono inputs will accept only turntables with a magnetic
cartridge. A
GROUND SCREW (45)
for you to ground your turntables
is located on the rear panel. The stereo line inputs will accept any line
level input such as a CD player, a cassette player, etc.
1. Unscrew the outside FADER PLATE SCREWS (B).
Do not touch the INSIDE SCREWS (C).
2. Carefully lift the fader and unplug the CABLE (D).
3. Plug the new fader into the cable and place it back in the
mixer.
4. Screw the fader to the mixer.
7. OUTPUT CONTROL SECTION: The level of the
AMP OUT (31)
is
controlled by the
MASTER (23)
slide. The Master
TREBLE (20)
and
BASS (21)
controls allow you to adjust the output of channels 1 - 4.
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE: The RECORD OUT (32)
RECORD OUT (32)
RECORD OUT (32)
RECORD OUT (32)
RECORD OUT (32) has no level control.
The level is set by the channel slides of the selected
channel.
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 SWITCH (5)
controls MIC 1 and
has three settings. When the
MIC/TALKOVER SWITCH (5)
is in the
bottom position, the MIC and talkover are off. When the
MIC/
TALKOVER SWITCH (5)
is in the center position
MIC 1
is on, the
MIC INDICATOR (6)
will glow, but talkover is off. When the
MIC/
TALKOVER SWITCH (5)
is in the top position,
MIC 1
and talkover
will be on and the volume of all sources except the MIC input are
lowered by 16dB. The
MIC
LEVEL (15)
controls the level of
MIC 1
.
