INTRODUCTION:
Congratulations on purchasing a
Gemini PMX-01
6.5" 2 Stereo Channel
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:
- 6.5" 2 Stereo Channel Mixer
- 2 Convertible Phono/Line RCA Inputs
- 2 Band Rotary Line EQ Control with +/-12 dB Cut Feature
- Easy Removable Face Plate for User Replaceable Cross Fader
- Rotary Gain Channel Control
- Display with Bright LED
- Face Plate Located Cue Section Fader Allowing Cue Mix
- Front Panel Located Rotary Cue Volume Control
- Front Located Headphone Output
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. Please refer
servicing to a qualified service technician.
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 CON
TROLS OR SWITCHES
.
CONNECTIONS:
1. Before plugging in the
15V AC ADAPTER (1)
, you will notice the
VU
METER LED(10)
will not be lit. Plug in the
15V AC ADAPTER(1)
into the
PMX-01 mixer and then into a proper power source. The
VU METER
(10)
power
LEDs
will light up upon plugging the
15V AC(1)
into the power
outlet.
2. The
PMX-01
has one output located on the back panel, the
MASTER
RCA OUTPUT(2)
. Plug the
MASTER RCA OUTPUT(2)
into your main
amplifier in order for sound to play through your home stereo system.
3. The
PMX-01
has
2 CONVERTIBLE PHONO/LINE RCA INPUTS
located
on the back panel on either side of the
MASTER RCA OUTPUT(2)
. Facing
the back panel, the convertible
RCA
Input on your right is for
PHONO 1/
LINE 1(6)
. The convertible
RCA
input on your left is for
PHONO 2/ LINE
2(4)
. The
PHONO 1/ LINE 1 SWITCH (5)
is located just above and to the
left of the
PHONO 1/LINE 1 RCA INPUT(6)
. You may convert from
PHONO 1
to
LINE 1
. The
PHONO 2/LINE 2 SWITCH(3)
is also located
just above and to the left of the
PHONO 2/LINE 2 RCA INPUT(4)
. You
may convert from
PHONO 2
to
LINE 2
. Plug the
RCA
's from your
playable medium into each input to be connected to their respective
CHANNELS
. The
PHONO INPUTS
only accept turntables with a magnetic
cartridge. 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(7)
located in the back panel of the
PMX-01
mixer. This is located
just above the
MASTER RCA OUTPUT
. The
STEREO LINE INPUTS
only accept line level inputs such as a
CD, DAT, MiniDisc, etc
.
NOTE: Not attaching a ground may cause a system "hum."
4. Headphones may be plugged into the front panel 1/4"
HEADPHONE
JACK (9)
.
OPERATION:
1.
POWER ON:
When you have completed making all of your connections,
plug in the
15V AC(1)
adapter to your
PMX-01
mixer. The power will turn on
and the
VU METER (10)
power
LEDs
will glow brightly.
2.
CHANNEL 1: PHONO 1/LINE 1(6)
is controlled by the
CHANNEL 1
SLIDE(16)
.
GAIN(13)
,
HIGH(14)
, and
LOW(15)
rotary controls adjust
CHANNEL 1
with a wide range of sounds.
3.
CHANNEL 2: PHONO 2/LINE 2(4)
is controlled by the
CHANNEL 2
SLIDE(17)
.
GAIN(18)
,
HIGH(19)
, and
LOW(20)
rotary controls adjust
CHANNEL 2
with a wide range of sounds.
4.
CROSSFADER SECTION
: This section allows mixing from
CHANNEL
1(16)
to
CHANNEL 2(17)
. The left side of your
CROSSFADER(12)
is
CHANNEL 1(16)
while the right side of your
CROSSFADER(12)
is
CHAN-
NEL 2(17)
. The
CROSSFADER
(12) in your unit is removable and if the
need arises can be easily replaced. Just purchase one from your Gemini
dealer and follow the instructions:
5.
CUE SECTION:
Connecting a set of headphones to the
HEADPHONES
JACK(9)
allows you to monitor either
Channel 1 (16)
or
Channel 2 (17)
.
Select
Channel 1
by moving
CUE FADER (11)
to the left. Listen to
CHANNEL 2
by moving
CUE FADER (11)
to the right. Use
CUE VOLUME
(8)
to adjust headphone volume without affecting the speaker-driven mix.
Cue facilitates the seamless blending of one recorded track into another.
Note: Do not apply pressure while using the Crossfader. Lightly
glide the crossfader back and forth. Pressing down on the con-
trols can bend contacts and cause a loss of sound.
6.
VU METER: VU METER’s(10)
power
LEDs
indicates the
MASTER
RCA(2)
output.
SPECIFICATIONS:
INPUTS:
Phono.......................................................................................3 mV, 47 kOhm
Line......................................................................................150 mV, 10 kOhm
OUTPUTS:
Amp....................................................................................0 dB 1 V, 400 Ohm
Max.....................................................................................20 V Peak to Peak
GENERAL:
Bass (Channels 1-2).................................................................................+/-12dB
High (Channels 1-2)................................................................................+/- 12 dB
Gain (Channels 1-2).............................................................................0 to -20 dB
Frequency Response....................................................20Hz - 20 kHz +/- 2 dB
Distortion.................................................................................less than 0.02%
S/N Ratio...............................................................................better than 80 dB
Headphone Impedance.......................................................................32 Ohm
Power Source..............................115V/15V AC 7.5W (or 230V/15V AC 7.5W)
Dimensions...........................6.5 " x 3.15" x 7.2" (165.1 x 80.01 x 182.88 mm)
Weight................................................................................... 2.3 lbs. (1.04 kg)
Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice for
the purpose of improvement.
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.
(4)
B
User Replaceable Crossfader
1. Unscrew the outside
FACE
plate
screws and remove
FACE
plate
from mixer.
2. Carefully lift the fader and unplug
the
CABLE
(B).
3. Plug the new fader into the cable
and place it back in the mixer.
4. Screw the fader to the
FACE
plate of the mixer and replace the
mixer
FACE
plate.