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Congratulations on purchasing a
Gemini TT-04 fully manual ultimate
high torque direct drive turntable
. This state of the art turntable
includes the latest features. Prior to use, we suggest that you carefully
read all the instructions.
- Fully manual direct drive turntable
- Ultimate high torque (5 kg) direct drive turntable
- Adju/-10% or 20% pitch button w/ LED
- Variable pitch slide control
- Convenient retractable start/brake delay rotary controls
- Solid aluminum platter with easy glide grooves and rubber damping
- Silver metal plate w/ rubber painted base
- Straight tone arm for superior tracking
- Tone arm height finger groove adjustment up to 6 mm with lock
- Fully adjustable counter weight & anti-skating controls
- LED illuminated soft touch start/stop & RPM buttons
- 33/45/78 RPM
- Push button quartz lock and reverse w/ LED
- Target light with RCA connector
- Removable head shell
- Felt slip mat included
- Detachable RCA & ground cables
1. Read all operating instructions before using this equipment.
2. The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no
objects filled with liquids such as vases should be placed on the appa-
ratus.
3. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not open the unit. Please
contact the
Gemini Service Department
or your authorized dealer to
speak to a qualified service technician.
4. Tone Arm bearings are factory set and sealed. Any attempt at adjust-
ment will void the warranty.
5. Be sure that all
AC
power is
OFF
while making connections.
6. Cables should be low capacitance, shielded and of proper length.
Make sure that all plugs and jacks are tight and properly connected.
7. Always, begin with the audio level faders/volume controls set at mini-
mum and the speaker volume control(s) set to
OFF
. Wait
8
to
10
sec-
onds prior to turning up the speaker volume to prevent the transient
"
POP
" that could result in speaker/crossover damage.
8.
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
9.
DO NOT USE ANY SPRAY CLEANER OR LUBRICANT ON ANY
CONTROLS OR SWITCHES.
Please make sure the following parts are included with your
TT-04
:
Turntable unit..........................................................................................1
Turntable platter......................................................................................1
Slipmat....................................................................................................1
Counterweight.........................................................................................1
Headshell ...............................................................................................1
RCA target light………………………………….........……....................…1
SEE FIG. 3 FOR PART NUMBERS AND LOCATIONS.
VOLTAGE SELECTION:
Prior to placing the
PLATTER
(2) on the
TURNTABLE BASE
(1), make
sure that the
VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH
(3) is set to the correct
voltage.
WARNING: IF YOU TRY TO OPERATE THE TURNTABLE WITH THE INCORRECT VOLTAGE
SETTING, IT CAN DAMAGE YOUR TURNTABLE.
TURNTABLE INSTALLATION:
1. Put the
PLATTER
(2) on the
TURNTABLE BASE (1)
. Hold
PLATTER
(2) using finger holes and rotate the motor spindle until
PLATTER
(2)
base pins lock into motor.
2. Put the
SLIPMAT
(4) on the
PLATTER
(2).
3. Set the
TURNTABLE BASE
(1) on a flat, level surface free of vibra-
tion. Use the turntable feet to stabilize the unit horizontally.
4. Try to place the unit as far away from the speakers as possible.
5. Keep the unit away from direct exposure to the sun, heat, moisture or
dirt.
6. Keep the unit well ventilated.
CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION:
(SEE FIG. 1)
Because all cartridges have their own designs, please refer to your par-
ticular cartridge's instructions to insure proper installation. If you are
using a pre-mounted or integrated cartridge, you can jump ahead to
HEADSHELL INSTALLATION
.
1. Connect the lead wires to the cartridge terminals. For your conven-
ience, the terminals of most cartridges are color-coded. Connect each
lead wire to the terminal of the same color. In case your cartridge is not
marked the positive leads are the ones on top negative below, left leads
are the left channel, and right leads are the right channel.
White (L+)...................................................Left C
Blue (L-)......................................................Left Channel -
Red (R+)..................................................Right C
Green (R-).................................................Right Channel -
2. Mount the cartridge in the
HEADSHELL (
5) and tighten it with the
screws included with the cartridge.
HEADSHELL INSTALLATION:
Insert the
HEADSHELL
(5) into the front of the tubular
TONE ARM
(7).
While holding the
HEADSHELL
(5) firmly in a horizontal position, turn
the
LOCKING NUT
(6) counter clockwise until the
HEADSHELL
(5) is
locked in place. Be sure not to over tighten the
LOCKING NUT
(6).
COUNTERWEIGHT INSTALLATION:
(SEE FIG. 2)
1. Slide the
COUNTERWEIGHT
(8) onto the rear of the
TONE ARM
(7)
with the numbered stylus gauge facing forward.
2. Twist the
COUNTERWEIGHT
(8) counter clockwise lightly, to screw it
onto the rear of the
TONE ARM
(7).
ADJUSTING HORIZONTAL ZERO (0)
BALANCE AND STYLUS PRESSURE:
1. Without touching the stylus tip, remove the stylus protector (if your
cartridge has a detachable one).
2. Release the
ARM CLAMP
(10) and lift the
TONE ARM
(7) off the
ARM REST
(24).
3. Counter clockwise advancement of the
COUNTERWEIGHT
(8) will
cause the cartridge side of the
TONE ARM
(7) to be lowered; turning it
clockwise will cause the opposite. Turn the
COUNTERWEIGHT
(8)
clockwise or counter clockwise as needed until the
TONE ARM
(7) is
balanced horizontally. You can easily tell this by watching for the point
where the
TONE ARM
(7) "floats" freely.
4. Place
TONE ARM
(7) on
ARM REST
(24) and lock it in place with the
ARM CLAMP
(10).
5. With the
TONE ARM
(7) locked on the
ARM REST
(24), hold the
COUNTERWEIGHT
(8) steady with one hand while rotating the
STY-
LUS PRESSURE RING
(9) until the numeral "0" on the ring aligns with
the center line on the
TONE ARM
(7) rear shaft. The
HORIZONTAL
ZERO
(0) balance should be completed.
6. Re-float the
TONE ARM
(7) to ensure
HORIZONTAL ZERO
(0) balance.
If zero balance has not been maintained, repeat counterweight steps 3 - 5.
INTRODUCTION:
FEATURES:
PRECAUTIONS:
PARTS CHECKLIST:
ASSEMBLY & SET-UP:
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.
