Gemini MX-02 User Manual
Professional 2 Channel Stereo Mixer
Professioneller 2-Kanal Stereo-Mixer
Mezclador Estereo de 2 Canales Profesional
Mixer Stereo 2 Voies Professionnel
OPERATIONS MANUAL
BEDIENUNGSHANDBUCH
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS
MULTI LANGUAGE INSTRUCTIONS
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PLEASE READ BEFORE USING APPLIANCE, IMPORTANT WARNING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN!
CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and con
nectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromag
netic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use
shielded cables and connectors for connections.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
READ INSTRUCTIONS: All the safety and operating instructions should be read
before the product is operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS: The safety and operating instructions should be retained
for future reference.
HEED WARNINGS: All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS: All operating and use instructions should be followed.
CLEANING: The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry
cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids
since they may corrode the cabinet.
ATTACHMENTS: Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manu
facturer as they may cause hazards.
WATER AND MOISTURE: Do not use this product near water, for example, near a
bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a
swimming pool; and the like.
ACCESSORIES: Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, brack
et, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and seri
ous damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the
product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
CART: A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combina
tion to overturn. See Figure A.
VENTILATION: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and
these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This
product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been
adhered to.
POWER SOURCES: This product should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power sup
ply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.
LOCATION: The appliance should be installed in a stable location.
NON-USE PERIODS: The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the
outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION:
• If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug
having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This
is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
plug.
• If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a
third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding type plug.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION: Power-supply cords should be routed so that they
are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,
paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the product.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING: If an outside antenna or cable system is
connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as
to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information
with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of
the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, loca
tion of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and require
ments for the grounding electrode. See Figure B.
LIGHTNING: For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when
it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall out
let and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the
product due to lightning and power-line surges.
POWER LINES: An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall
into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits
as contact with them might be fatal.
OVERLOADING: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral conven
ience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY: Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts
that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
product.
SERVICING: Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an
improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal oper
ation.
• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
• When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need
for service.
REPLACEMENT PARTS: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the
same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
SAFETY CHECK: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in
proper operating condition.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING: The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceil
ing.
HEAT: The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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INTRODUCTION:
Congratulations on purchasing a Gemini MX-02 2 channel
mixer. This state of the art mixer is backed by a three year war-
ranty, excluding the crossfader. The crossfader is separately
backed by a 90 day warranty. Prior to use we suggest that you
carefully read all the instructions.
FEATURES:
- 2 stereo channels
- 2 phono/line convertible inputs
- VU display with bright LED
- 3 band EQ and gain control per channel
- 2 band EQ and volume Mic control
- Cue section with split/mix capability
- Master & cue volume control
- Talkover feature
- Front panel 1/4" Mic & headphone jacks
- Dual ground screws for easy connectivity
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.
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.
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. Located on the rear panel is the AC IN (2) adapter jack, used
to plug in the power cord. Before plugging the adapter in, make
sure the POWER SWITCH (1) located on the rear panel is
turned off.
2. The MX-02 has 2 sets of outputs:
- The MASTER (3) output jacks also connect to the main
amplifier with RCA cables.
- The RECORD (4) output jacks can be used to connect the
mixer to the record input of your recording unit, thus enabling
you to record your mix with RCA cables.
3. Located on the rear panel are 2 PHONO(PH)/LINE(LN) CON-
VERTIBLE RCA INPUTS (6,8), and 2 LINE RCA INPUTS (5,7).
The convertible RCA inputs for Channel (CH) 1 (23) & CH 2 (29)
RCA inputs allow PH and LN level equipment to be connected
to the mixer. To adjust the CONVERTER(S) (10,11), just flip the
switch LEFT to operate PH 1 or PH 2. Flip the switch RIGHT to
operate through LN 1 or LN 3. The PH 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 DUAL GROUNDING SCREWS (9)
located in the back panel of the MX-02 mixer. This is located in
above the CONVERTER SWITCHES (10,11). The stereo LN
INPUTS only accept line level inputs such as a CD, DAT,
MiniDisc, etc.
NOTE: WHEN USING TURNTABLES, NOT ATTACHING A GROUND MAY
CAUSE A SYSTEM "HUM."
4. Headphones may be plugged into the face-plate located 1/4"
HEADPHONE JACK (13).
5. The MIC 1 (12) input (located on the front panel) is a 1/4" con-
nector. The mic input accepts balanced and unbalanced microphones.
OPERATIONS:
1. Once all of your connections have been made in the rear panel,
turn on the mixer by pressing the POWER SWITCH (1).
2. CHANNEL 1: To bring this channel into PROGRAM OUTPUT
(PGM), you must first decide which line will be in use. Use the
LN SWITCH (18) to toggle from PH1/LN 1 (8) to LN 2 (7) on this
channel. Slowly raise the CH 1 SLIDE CONTROL (23) to a comfortable level, once you've selected the proper line. You can further modify the sound output of this channel by adjusting the
rotary GAIN (19), HIGH (20), MID (21), LOW (22) controls locat-
ed above the CH 1 SLIDE CONTROL (23).
3. CHANNEL 2: To bring this channel in to PGM, you must first
decide which line will be in use. Use the LN SWITCH (24) to toggle from PH2/LN 3 (6) to LN 4 (5) on this channel. Slowly raise
the CH 2 SLIDE CONTROL (29) to a comfortable level, once
you've selected the proper line. You can further modify the
sound output of this channel by adjusting the rotary GAIN (25),
HIGH (26), MID (27), LOW (28) controls located above the CH
2 SLIDE CONTROL (29).
4. CUE: By connecting a set of headphones to the HEADPHONE
(13) jack, you can monitor any or all channels. Use the rotary
CUE LEVEL (32) control to adjust the cue volume without
changing the overall mix. By moving the CUE FADER CON-
TROL (33) to the LEFT you will be able to monitor CH 1.
Moving the control to the RIGHT allows you to monitor CH 2.
You may also perform Cue Mix with by using the SPLIT/MIX
SWITCH (34). To keep the CH monitoring separate switch to the
LEFT for SPLIT. To perform Cue mix switch to the RIGHT for
MIX.
5. CROSSFADER SECTION: The CROSSFADER (35) allows
you to mix from one channel to another. The CROSSFADER
(35) in your unit is removable and if the need arises can be easily replaced.
REPLACEABLE CROSSF
1. Unscrew the outside FADER plate screws (B).
- Do not touch INSIDE SCREWS (C).
2. Carefully remove old
Crossfader and unplug
CABLE (D).
3.Plug new Crossfader into
CABLE (D) and place back
into mixer.
4. Screw Crossfader to mixer
with the FADER PLATE
SCREWS (B).
6. OUTPUT SELECTION CONTROL:
with the sound level of your music you may adjust the volume
with the MASTER (31) rotary control.
7. MIC SECTION: Plug your main mic into the MIC 1 1/4" INPUT
(12) located on the front panel. The rotary controls for MID (16)
and LOW (17) for MIC 1 (12) allow you to adjust the tone of MIC
1 (12). Above the MID(16)/LOW(17) controls are the rotary MIC
1 LEVEL (15) control, which adjust the decibel level of MIC 1
(15).
8. TALKOVER: The purpose of the TALKOVER MODE is to allow
the program playing to be muted so that the mic may be heard
above the music. The TALKOVER SWITCH (14) has 3 settings:
- When the TALKOVER SWITCH (14) is in the LEFT position,
TALKOVER MODE is OFF.
- When the TALKOVER SWITCH (14) is in the CENTER posi-
tion, TALKOVER MODE is ON, all music volume would be
turned down by 16 dB regardless of input signal from MIC 1
(12).
- When the TALKOVER SWITCH (14) is in the RIGHT position,
AUTO TALKOVER MODE is ON, and the volume of all sources
except MIC 1(12) inputs is lowered by 16 dB, whenever a mic
detects input signal.
9. VU METER: The VU METER (30) indicates the decibel level of
the PROGRAM OUTPUT (PGM) through the left and right
stereo channels.
ADER
Once you are comfortable
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