Gemini PMX-03 User Manual

Professional 2 Channel Stereo Mixer

Professioneller 2-Kanal Stereo-Mixer
Mezclador Estereo de 2 Canales Profesional
Mixer Stereo 2 Voies Professionnel

O P E R A T I O N S M A N U A L

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MANUAL DEL OPERADOR
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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 connectors are used to

connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appli
ances 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 manufac

turer as they may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE: Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath

tub, 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, bracket,

or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recom
mended 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, exces

sive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to over
turn. 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.

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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, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements 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 outlet
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 convenience

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 operation.

• 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 your purchase of a Gemini PMX-03
10" 2 Channel Stereo Mixer. This state-of-the-art mixer

features the latest technological advances and is backed
by a three year warranty, excluding the crossfader and
channel slides.

FEATURES:

- 10" 2 stereo channel mixer

- 4 line, 2 convertible phono/line, RCA inputs

- 3 band rotary line EQ with cut feature

- EQ Kill Switches w/ Flash Effect

- Easy removable face plate for user replaceable Rail
Glide Cross Fader

- Ergonomically designed to be flush with turntable

- Smooth curved face plate

- Front located Hamster/Reverse & crossfader Curve con­trol switches

- Rotary Gain channel control

- Dual display with Bright LED

- Front located rotary Cue volume control & Cue section
fader allowing Cue mix

- Face plate located 2 band rotary Mic EQ & colume con­trols

- Front located 1/4" Mic input & headphone output

- Dual ground screws for easy connectivity

3. Headphones may be plugged into the front panel­mounted HEADPHONES (8) ¼" jack.

4. Microphones may be plugged into the front panel­mounted MICROPHONE (10) ¼" jack

5. The PMX-03 has 2 CONVERTIBLE PHONO/LINE
RCA INPUTS (6,27) located on the back panel on either
side of the RCA INPUTS. Facing the back panel, the con­vertible RCA Input on your right is for PHONO 1/ LINE 1
(27). The convertible RCA input on your left is for PHONO
2/ LINE 3 (6). Using the PHONO/ LINE SWITCHES
(4,26), located just below each input, you may convert the
PHONO to LINE and vice versa. Plug the RCA's from
your playable medium into each input to be connected to
their respective CHANNELS (19,31). The PHONO
INPUTS (6,27)only accept turntables with a magnetic car­tridge. The STEREO LINE INPUTS (6,7,27,28) only
accept line level inputs such as a CD, DAT, MiniDisc, etc
and require the proper switch setting.

6. When using (a) turntable(s), you will need to ground
the RCA cable(s) by screwing in the grounding fork(s) to
the GROUNDING SCREWS (5,29)located in the back
panel of the PMX-03 mixer. Attach each PHONO ground
line to one of the DUAL GROUND THUMB SCREWS
(5,29). These are adjacent to each RCA INPUT
(6,7,27,28).

NOTE: Not attaching a ground may cause a system "hum."

CAUTIONS:

1. All instructions should be read before using this equip­ment.

2. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not open the
unit. Please refer all servicing needs to a Gemini-qualified
service technician.

In the USA ~ if you experience problems with this unit call

Gemini Customer Service at: 1 [phone]. Do not attempt to

return this equipment to your dealer.

3. Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or 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 MOIS-
TURE.

7. DO NOT USE SPRAY CLEANERS OR LUBRICANTS

ON CONTROLS, SURFACES OR SWITCHES.

CONNECTIONS:

1. Ensure that the POWER (1) switch is in the OFF posi-
tion prior to making any connections. This unit comes with
a 15V AC (2) adapter. Plug into the rear panel 15V AC
(2) jack before plugging it into a proper power source.

2. The PMX-03 has one output located on the back
panel, the MASTER RCA OUTPUT (3). Plug the MAS-
TER RCA OUTPUT (3) into your main amplifier using
standard audio cables with RCA-type connectors.

OPERATION:

1. POWER ON: Once all equipment connections have
been made, press POWER (1) switch. Power is ON when
the VU METER (25) power LEDsare illuminated.

2. CHANNEL 1: The GAIN (24), HIGH (23), MID (22),
and LOW (21) controls allow you to fully adjust the select­ed source. The PH-1/LN-1 (26) switch located on the rear
panel allows you to select PHONO 1 or LINE 1. The
PHONO1/LINE1-LINE 2 (17) switch located on the front
allows you to switch from PHONO 1 to LINE 2 or LINE 1
to LINE 2. CHANNEL 1 SLIDE (19) controls the input
level of this channel.

3. CHANNEL 2: The GAIN (32), HIGH (33), MID (34),
and LOW (35) controls allow you to fully adjust the select­ed source. The PH-2/LN-3 (4) switch a located on the rear
panel allows you to select PHONO 2 or LINE 3. The
PHONO2/LINE3-LINE 4 (30) switch located on the front
allows you to switch from PHONO 2 to LINE 3 or LINE 1
to LINE 4. CHANNEL 2 SLIDE (31) controls the input
level of this channel.

PLEASE 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.

4. KILLING FREQUENCIES: There are two ways to kill
frequencies, using the LOW (38), MID (37), and HIGH
(36) KILL SWITCHES. Each Kill Switch has three posi­tions, latch, normal and flash. When you move the select­ed KILL SWITCH to the top LATCH (ON) position, the
switch will stay there, and the frequency will be killed.
When you move the selected KILL SWITCH to the

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