Gemini PMX-1600 User Manual

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PMX-1600

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Mezclador Para el Profesional

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Mélangeur Pour le Professionnel

Miscelatore Per il Professionale

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INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Gemini PMX-1600 Mixer. This state-of-the-art unit is backed by a three year warranty, excluding crossfader and channel slides. Prior to use, we suggest that you carefully read all the instructions.

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• 4 Stereo Channels

• Talkover

• State-of-the-Art Cue Section

• Dual 7 Band Graphic Equalizers

• Booth and Record outputs

• Balanced and Unbalanced Master Outputs

• 3 Phono/Line Convertible, 5 Line, and 2 Mic Inputs

• 6 Sound Effects

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

2. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not open the unit.

THERE ARE NO USER REPLACEABLE P ARTS INSIDE.

Please refer servicing to a qualified service technician.

In the USA: If you experience problems with this unit, please call 1 (732) 738-9003 for Gemini Customer Service.

Do not attempt to return this equipment to your dealer.

4. The MIC 1 input (located on the front panel) accepts an XLR connector. The MIC 2 (48) input (on the rear panel) accepts 1/4" connectors. All accept balanced and unbalanced microphones.

5. On the rear panel are three stereo PHONO/LINE (40, 43, 46) inputs and five stereo LINE (37, 38, 39, 42, 45) inputs.

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PHONO/LINE SWITCH (41) enables you to set the (40)

input to Phono or Line.

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PHONO/LINE SWITCH (44) enables you to set the (43)

input to Phono or Line.

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PHONO/LINE SWITCH (47) enables you to set the (46)

6. Attach phono ground line to the GR OUND THUMB SCREW (49).

7. Headphones may be plugged into the front panel mounted

8. The

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Depending on your system configuration, application of the ground will sometimes create a quieter signal path. Lifting the ground occasionally eliminates ground loops and “hum” to create a quieter signal.

1. With the mixer ON, listen to the system in “idle” mode (no signal

2. Turn the power OFF before moving the GROUND LIFT

input to Phono or Line.

HEADPHONE (32) jack.

for use with a (not provided) gooseneck light.

present) and with the ground “applied” and the GROUND LIFT

SWITCH (50) in the LEFT position.

SWITCH (50). “Lift” the ground by moving the GROUND LIFT SWITCH to the RIGHT, turn the power back ON and listen to

determine which position provides a signal devoid of background noise and hum. Keep the GROUND LIFT SWITCH in the “ground” position if the noise level remains the same in either position.

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comes with a front panel BNC LIGHT (25) jack

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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 SPRAY CLEANER OR LUBRICANT ON CONTROLS OR SWITCHES.

CONNECTIONSCONNECTIONS

CONNECTIONS

CONNECTIONSCONNECTIONS

1. Before plugging the power cord in, make sure that the VOLTAGE SELECTOR (33) switch is set to the correct voltage.

NOTE: This product is double insulated and is not intended to be grounded.

2. Make sure that the POWER (26) switch is in the OFF position. The POWER LED (27) display will be off.

3. The

PMX-1600

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The MAIN OUTPUT (34) jacks connect to the main amplifier.

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The BALANCED MASTER OUTPUT (99) jacks connect the mixer to main amplifier using standard cables with 1/4” connectors. We recommend using balanced cables if the distance to your amp is 10 feet or more.

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The REC OUTPUT (36) jacks can be used to connect the mixer to the record input of your recording unit, thus enabling you to record your mix.

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The BOOTH OUTPUT (35) jacks allow the connection

of an additional amplifier.

is supplied with four sets of output jacks.

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1. POWER: Once you have made all the equipment connections to your mixer, press the POWER SWITCH (26). The power will turn on and the POWER LED (27) will glow RED.

2. CHANNEL 1: Switch (9) allows you to select PHONO 1/LINE 1 (46) or the LINE 2 (45) input. CHANNEL SLIDE (10) controls the input level of this channel.

3. CHANNEL 2: Switch (11) allows you to select PHONO 2/LINE 3 (43) or the LINE 4 (42) input. CHANNEL SLIDE (12) controls the input level of this channel.

4. CHANNEL 3: Switch (13) allows you to select PHONO 3/LINE 5 (40) or the LINE 6 (39) input. CHANNEL SLIDE (14) controls the input level of this channel.

5. CHANNEL 4: Switch (15) allows you to select either the LINE 7 (38) or LINE 8 (37) input. CHANNEL SLIDE (16) controls the input level of this channel.

6. CROSSFADER: The CROSSF ADER (18) allows the mixing of one source into another. crossfader. The ASSIGN (17, 19) switches allow you to select which channel will play through each side of the crossfader.

7. ASSIGN (17) switch has five settings (OFF, 1, 2, 3 and 4) and allows you to direct Channel 1, 2, 3 or 4 through the LEFT side of the crossfader. ASSIGN switch (19) also has five settings (OFF, 1, 2, 3 and 4) and allows you to direct Channel 1, 2, 3 or 4 through the RIGHT side of the crossfader. Placing either ASSIGN switch in the OFF position inactivates

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he CROSSFADER in your unit is removable and, should the

need arise, can be easily replaced. Replacement crossfaders are available in three models: the RG-45 PRO (RAIL GLIDE™) Dual-Rail Crossfader; as well as RF-45, which has a 45mm travel from side-to- side; and the PSF-45, which features a special “curve” designed for scratch mixing.

Your Gemini mixer is equipped with an RG-45 PRO (RAIL GLIDE™) 45MM DUAL-RAIL CROSSFADER featuring internal dual stainless steel rails that allow the slider to ride smoothly and accurately from end-to-end.

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11. TREBLE (2) and BASS (3) controls allow you to adjust the tone of MIC 1 and MIC 2. MIC 1 LEVEL (5) controls the level of MIC 1 while MIC 2 LEVEL (4) controls the level of MIC 2.

12.CUE: By connecting a set of headphones to the HEADPHONE (32) jack, you can monitor any or all channels. Press CUE ASSIGN (20) buttons for Channels 1 through 4 and select the Channel(s) to be monitored. The respective LED indicators will glow. Use the CUE LEVEL (31) control to adjust the cue volume without changing the overall mix. By moving the CUE PGM PAN (30) control to the LEFT you will be able to monitor the assigned cue signal. Moving the control to the RIGHT allows you to monitor PGM (program) output.

13.DISPLAY: The DISPLAY (21) indicates the MASTER output of the left and right levels.

14. SOUND EFFECTS: Six different sound effects (UFO, TRON BLAST, SIREN, GAS, MACHINE GUN and EMERGENCY) may be added to your mix by pressing the SOUND EFFECTS CONTROL BUTTONS

(98). The volume of the effects can be adjusted using the EFFECTS LEVEL CONTROL (97). The pitch of the effects can be increased or decreased using the EFFECTS SPEED CONTROL (96).

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• Unscrew the FADER PLATE SCREWS (B).

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• Do not touch the INSIDE SCREWS (C).

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• Carefully lift the fader and unplug the CABLE (D).

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• Plug the new fader into CABLE (D) and place it back in the mixer.

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• Screw the fader to the mixer with the FADER PLATE SCREWS (B).

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8. EQUALIZER: This unit features dual 7 band GRAPHIC EQUALIZERS (8, 22) that allow you to adjust the sound to fit any room. Activate

the equalizer by pressing EQ BUTTON (28) (EQ LED is illuminated). By adjusting any of the 7 LEFT equalizer slide controls (8), you can cut or boost the tonal characteristics of the sound coming from the LEFT speaker by ±12 dB. Adjusting any of the 7 RIGHT equalizer slide controls (22) allows you to cut or boost the tonal characteristics of the sound coming from the RIGHT speaker by ±12 dB. Deactivate the equalizer by pressing the EQ BUTTON (28) again (EQ LED is OFF).

9. OUTPUT CONTROL: The level of the MAIN OUTPUT (34) is controlled by the MASTER (24) slide. Activating the MONO (23) button (MONO LED is illuminated) converts the overall output to mono. The BOOTH (29) control adjusts the level of the BOOTH

OUTPUT (35).

HINT: BOOTH OUTPUT IS USED BY SOME DJS TO RUN MONITOR SPEAKERS IN THE DJ BOOTH. IT IS ALSO USED AS A SECOND ZONE OR AMP OUTPUT .

NOTE: REC OUTPUT HAS NO LEVEL CONTROL. LEVEL IS CONTROLLED WITH THE CHANNEL SLIDES OF THE SELECTED CHANNEL(S). TONE IS CONTROLLED VIA THE EQUALIZERS.

SPECIFICASPECIFICA

SPECIFICA

SPECIFICASPECIFICA

INPUTS:INPUTS:

INPUTS:

INPUTS:INPUTS:

Phono........................................................................................3 mV, 47 KOhm

Line........................................................................................150 mV, 27 KOhm

MIC 1 & MIC 2...............................................................1.5 mV, 2 K Ohm Balanced

Bass....................................................................................................± 12dB

High......................................................................................................± 12dB

OUTPUTS:OUTPUTS:

OUTPUTS:

OUTPUTS:OUTPUTS:

Amp/Booth................................................................................0 dB 1V, 400 Ohm

Max........................................................................................20V Peak-to-Peak

Rec......................................................................................225 mV, 5 KOhm

GENERAL:GENERAL:

GENERAL:

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Frequency Response......................................................20Hz - 20KHz +/- 2 dB

Distortion...........................................................................................0.02%

S/N Ratio...............................................................................Better than 80 dB

Talkover Attenuation................................................................................-16 dB

Headphone Impedance...........................................................................16 Ohm

Echo......................................................................................600m sec

Power Source.....................................................115/230V, 50/60Hz, 10W

Dimensions..............................................19”w x 4”d x 9”h (483 x 94 x 221 mm)

Weight..................................................................................10.17 lbs. (4.6 Kg)

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10.TALKOVER: The purpose of the talkover is to allow the program playing to be muted so that the mic may be heard above the music. The MIC/TALKOVER SWITCH (7) controls MIC 1 and MIC 2 and has three settings.

• When MIC/TALKOVER (7) is in the BOTTOM position,

MIC 1, MIC 2 and TALKOVER are all OFF.

• When MIC/T ALKOVER (7) is in the CENTER position, MIC 1

and MIC 2 are ON. MIC INDICAT OR (6) glows/T ALKOVER is OFF.

• When MIC/TALKOVER SWITCH (7) is in the TOP position,

MIC 1, MIC 2 and TALKOVER are ON and the volume of all sources

except

MIC inputs is lowered by 16 dB.

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