Gemini FX-7000 User Manual

OPERATIONS MANUAL

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FX-7000

10 “PRO STEREO MIXER WITH DSP EFFECTS

PRO STEREO MISCHPULT MIT DSP-EFFEKTEN
MEZCLADOR PRO STEREO CON EFECTOS DSP
MELANGEUR STEREOPHONIQUE PROFESSIONNEL AVEC EFFETS DSP

MULTI-LANGUAGE INSTRUCTIONS:

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DEUTSCH................................................................................................PAGE 7

ESPAÑOL..............................................................................................PAGE 10

FRANCAIS.............................................................................................PAGE 13

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QUICK START GUIDE:

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AC 15V: Use this input to connect the power , plug the adapter into an outlet and the AC 15V (1) input.

2

POWER: To turn on the POWER (2), press this switch once.

3

BALANCED OUTPUT: Use the BALANCED OUTPUT (3) to connect to your amplifiers BALANCED input.

4

MASTER OUTPUT: An unbalanced output to connect to your amplifiers input.

5

ZONE OUTPUT : Connect this line to an additional amplifier or powered speakers.

6

REC OUTPUT : To record a mix, connect this line to a recording device.

7

SEND: An output used to send your mix to an outboard signal processor.

8

RETURN: An input that receives a signal from your outboard signal processor.
LINE 5 INPUT: T o connect any line in devices, such as a CD Player, DAT, MiniDisc, etc.

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10

PH3/L4 INPUT (PHONO3/LINE4): T o connect a TURNTABLE or LINE input into the mixer.

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LINE 3 INPUT:

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PH2/L2 INPUT (PHONO2/LINE2):

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PH1/L1 INPUT (PHONO1/LINE1):

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MIC 2: Plug in your second MICROPHONE here.
PHONO/LINE SWITCH: Controls what kind of device is heard on the PH3/L4 (10) input.

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16

PHONO/LINE SWITCH: Controls what kind of device is heard on the PH2/L2 (12) input.
PHONO/LINE SWITCH: Controls what kind of device is heard on the PH1/L1 (13) input.

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GROUND SCREW: Connect your ground wire from your turntable here.

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19

MIC 1: Plug in the main MICROPHONE here.
HEADPHONES: Plug in your HEADPHONES in here, to listen to your mix.

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21

CROSSFADER CURVE: Pressing this button changes the CROSSFADER (23) curve from gradual to sharp.
X-FADER ASSIGN: Use to select CHANNEL 1 or 2, for which channel is assigned to the left side of the CROSSFADER (23).

22

CROSSFADER: Shifting the CROSSF ADER (23) from left to right will enable you to mix different channels.

23

CROSSFADER REVERSE SWITCH: This reverses the location of the channels assigned to the CROSSF ADER (23).

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DSP EFFECT: Press DSP EFFECT (25) to turn the effect on or off that is being chosen.

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26

CHANNEL 1 SLIDE: Moving this slide up or down raises and lowers the volume for CHANNEL 1.
CHANNEL 2 SLIDE: Moving this slide up or down raises and lowers the volume for CHANNEL 2.

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CHANNEL 3 SLIDE: Moving this slide up or down raises and lowers the volume for CHANNEL 3.

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CUE CH1: Press CUE CH1 (29) to hear CHANNEL 1 thru the HEADPHONES.

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CUE CH2: Press CUE CH2 (30) to hear CHANNEL 2 thru the HEADPHONES.

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CUE CH3: Press CUE CH3 (31) to hear CHANNEL 3 thru the HEADPHONES.

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CUE EFF: Press CUE EFF (32) to hear the effect that is being applied to CHANNELS 1-3, MIC 1 or the MASTER (PGM)

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with the HEADPHONES.

CH-1 SWITCH: Flipping this switch changes the CHANNEL 1 input from MIC 2 to PH1/L1.

33

CH-2 SWITCH: Flipping this switch changes the CHANNEL 2 input from PH2/L2 to L3.

34

CH-3 SWITCH: Flipping this switch changes the CHANNEL 3 input from PH3/L4 to L5.

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36

LOW: Controls the LOW (Bass) range for the channels.

37

MID: Controls the MID (Middle) range for the channels.

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HIGH: Controls the HIGH (Treble) range for the channels.
GAIN: Controls the overall volume GAIN for each of the channels.

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VU METER: The VU METER (40) displays the LEFT & RIGHT CHANNEL levels or the CUE and PGM.

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VU METER MODE: Press VU METER MODE (41) button to change the VU METER (40) mode.
CUE SPLIT: Pressing CUE SPLIT (42) lets you hear the CUE on the left side earphone and the PGM on the right side.

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CUE-PGM: Turning CUE-PGM (43), from left to right changes the monitored CUE to PGM (MASTER).

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CUE LEVEL: CUE LEVEL (44) controls the level of the CUE.
MASTER: MASTER (45) controls the level of the MASTER OUTPUT (4) & BALANCED OUTPUT (3).

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ZONE: ZONE (46) controls the level of the ZONE OUTPUT (5).

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MIC 1/T ALKOVER: MIC 1/T ALKOVER (47) switch activates MIC 1 (19) and T ALKOVER.
MIC 1/T ALKOVER LED: The MIC 1/TALKOVER LED (48) glows when the MIC 1/T ALKOVER (47) switch is on.

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MIC1 LEVEL: MIC 1 LEVEL (49) controls the volume of MIC 1 (19).

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LOW: For adjusting the BASS level on MIC 1 (19).
HIGH: For adjusting the TREBLE level on MIC 1 (19).

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CHANNEL SELECTOR: Moving the CHANNEL SELECTOR (52) will assign CHANNELS 1-3, MIC 1 or the MASTER

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(PGM) that the DSP SIGNAL PROCESSOR is affecting. Use CUE EFF (32) to hear the effect before pressing.

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EFFECT SELECTOR: Turn this knob to select 1-16 effects.
DSP EFFECTS: Here is the list of effects, refer to

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P ARAMETER LED DISPLA Y : P ARAMETER LED DISPLA Y (55) displays the chosen effect and the parameters.

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P ARAMETER KNOB: P ARAMETER (56) knob changes the parameters (1-99) of the chosen ef fect.
WET/DRY: T urning the WET/DRY (57) knob lets you activate the ef fects signal in and out of the mix.

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SEE LINE 9

SEE LINE 10
SEE LINE 10

DSP SIGNAL PROCESSOR

section for details.

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FX-7000 F ACE

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PLEASE REFER TO FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS FOR DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS

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FX-7000

FRONT AND BACK PANEL

FRONT

PLEASE REFER TO CONNECTIONS SECTION FOR DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS

BACK

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INTRODUCTION:

Congratulations on purchasing a Gemini FX-7000 DSP EFFECTS
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:

• 14 Variable Effects: Delay, Echo, Reverb, Pitch Shifters,
Filters, Brake, Auto-Pan, Flanger, Phaser, Rotary, Ambient,
& 9 Additional Preset Reverbs

• Parameter Adjustment & LED Display for easy Effect Settings

• Wet/Dry Adjustment Knob for Proper Program/Effect Mix

• Reversible Crossfader and Curve Switch

• Crossfader with a RAIL-GLIDETM Fader

• 3 Channel DSP 10" Mixer • 3 Phono/5 Line/2 Mic Inputs

• Effect Loop Send & Return • Mi c with Talkover

• Split Cueing

6. The MIC 1 (19) input (found on the front panel) accepts a 1/4" connector.

The MIC 2 (14) input (found on the rear panel) accepts 1/4" connector.
They both accept BALANCED or UNBALANCED microphones.

OPERATION:

1. POWER ON: Once you have made all the equipment connections to

your mixer, press the POWER SWITCH (2). The power will turn on and
the VU METER (40) LEDS will glow.

2. CHANNEL 1: The GAIN (39), HIGH (38), MID (37), and LOW (36)
controls allows you to fully adjust the selected source. CH-1 SWITCH
(33) allows you to select either the MIC 2 (14) or the PHONO 1/LINE 1 (13)
input. The CHANNEL 1 SLIDE (26) controls the output level of this channel.

3. CHANNEL 2: The GAIN (39), HIGH (38), MID (37), and LOW (36)
controls allows you to fully adjust the selected source. CH-2 SWITCH
(34) allows you to select the PHONO 2/LINE 2 (12) or the LINE 3 (11)
input. The CHANNEL 2 SLIDE (27) controls the input level of this channel.

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 Gemini Sound Products service technician.

In the USA: If you experience problems with this unit, please call 1 [phone] for Gemini

Customer Service. Do not attempt to return this 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. Before plugging the adapter in the AC 15V (1) input, make sure that the
POWER (2) switch is in the off position. The VU METER LEDS (40) will

be off.

2. The FX-7000 is supplied with 4 sets of output jacks:

• The 1/4" BALANCED OUTPUT (3) jacks are used to connect to your

main amplifier using standard balanced cables. We recommend using

BALANCED OUTPUT (3) if the cables to your amp are 25 feet or more.

• The MASTER OUTPUT (4) (RCA type) jacks are unbalanced and used

to connect to your main amplifier.

• The ZONE OUTPUT (5) (RCA type) jacks allow you to hook up an
additional amplifier.

• The REC OUTPUT (6) (RCA type) jacks can be used to connect the mixer to
the record input of your recorder enabling you to record your mix.

3. The FX-7000 also has an effect SEND (7) output and RETURN (8) input,
for use with an outboard processor or effects unit.

4. On the rear panel are 3 STEREO PHONO/LINE INPUTS (10, 12, 13)
and 2 STEREO LINE INPUTS (9, 11). The PHONO/LINE SWITCH (15)
enables you to set the PHONO 3/LINE 4 INPUT (10) to PHONO or LINE.
The PHONO/LINE SWITCH (16) enables you to set the PHONO 2/LINE 2
INPUT (12) to PHONO or LINE. The PHONO/LINE SWITCH (17)
enables you to set the PHONO 1/LINE 1 INPUT (13) to PHONO or LINE.
The PHONO inputs will accept only turntables with a magnetic cartridge.
A GROUND SCREW (18) for you to ground your turntables is located on
the rear panel. The STEREO LINE INPUTS (9, 11) will accept any line
level input such as a CD, DAT , MiniDisc, etc.

5. Headphones can be plugged into the front panel mounted HEADPHONES
(20) jack.

4. CHANNEL 3: The GAIN (39), HIGH (38), MID (37), and LOW (36)
controls allows you to fully adjust the selected source. CH-3 SWITCH
(12) allows you to select the PHONO 3/LINE 4 (10) or the LINE 5 (9)
input. The CHANNEL 3 SLIDE (28) controls the input level of this channel.

NOTE: THERE IS LOW, MID AND HIGH EQUALIZATION FOR EACH CHANNEL WITH AN

EXTREMELY WIDE RANGE OF ADJUSTMENT .

SUGGESTION: YOU CAN USE THE CUT FEATURES ON EACH CHANNEL TO REMOVE LOW,

MID AND/OR HIGH RANGE TO CREATE SPECIAL EFFECTS.

5. CROSSFADER CURVE: The CROSSFADER CURVE (21) button allows

you to adjust the kind of curve the crossfader has. Depress the
CROSSFADER CURVE (21) button to make the curve steep and
cutting (perfect for scratching). Release the CROSSFADER CURVE

(21) button to make the curve gradual and gentle.

6. X-FADER ASSIGN: The X-FADER ASSIGN (22) enables you to set the
left side of the crossfader to either CHANNEL 1 or 2.

7. CROSSFADER SECTION: The CROSSF ADER (23) allows the mixing
of one source into another. The left side of the CROSSFADER (23) is
CHANNEL 1 or 2 and the right side is CHANNEL 3. The CROSSFADER
(23) in your unit is removable and if the need arises can be easily
replaced. Your Gemini mixer comes with an RG-45 PRO
(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 CF-45
PRO (PROGLIDE™) Dual-Rail Crossfader. This unique crossfader
features, state of the art conductive plastic technology, for unlimited
usage. Another crossfader we have available is the PSF-45 (PRO
SCRATCH™) crossfader with a special curve designed for scratch
mixing. Just purchase one from your Gemini dealer and follow the
instructions:

1. Unscrew the outside FADER PLA TE SCREWS (B).

Do not touch the

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.

INSIDE SCREWS (C).

8. CROSSF ADER REVERSE SWITCH: The CROSSF ADER REVERSE

SWITCH (24) allows you to reverse the crossfader so that the left side

of the crossfader controls CHANNEL 3 and CHANNEL 1 or 2 is
controlled by the right side of the crossfader.

NOTE: WHEN THE CROSSFADER REVERSE SWITCH (24) IS ACTIV A TED, ONL Y THE CROSSF ADER

REVERSES. THE CHANNEL SLIDES, GAIN, AND TONAL CONTROLS DO NOT REVERSE.

9. OUTPUT CONTROL SECTION: The level of the MASTER OUTPUT (4)
& BALANCED OUTPUT (3) are controlled by the MASTER (45) control.
The ZONE (46) control adjusts the level of the ZONE OUTPUT (5).

HINT: ZONE OUTPUT (5) IS USED BY SOME DJS TO RUN MONITOR SPEAKERS IN THE DJ

BOOTH. YOU CAN ALSO USE IT AS A SECOND ZONE OR AMP OUTPUT.

NOTE: THE RECORD OUT (6) HAS NO LEVEL CONTROL. THE LEVEL IS SET BY THE

CHANNEL SLIDES AND THE GAIN CONTROLS OF THE SELECTED CHANNEL. TONAL
QUALITIES ARE SET BY THE LOW, MID AND HIGH CONTROLS OF THE SAME CHANNEL.

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