Gemini XL-500 User Manual
GEMINI
XL-500
DIRECT DRIVE
MANUAL
TURNTABLE
OPERA TIONS MANUAL
Multi Language Instructions
English..................................................Page 3-5
Deutsch.................................................Page 6-8
Español.................................................Page 9-11
Francais...............................................Page 12-14
Italiano.................................................Page 15-17
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Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing a Gemini XL-500 turntable. This state of
the art turntable includes the latest features. Prior to use, we suggest
that you carefully read all the instructions.
Features
• ±8% Pitch control
• Braking for quick stops
• Strobe illuminator
• Soft-touch start/stop switch
White (L+).................Left Channel +
Blue (L-)...................Left Channel -
Red (R+)....................Right Channel +
Green (R-).................Right Channel -
2. Mount the cartridge in the HEADSHELL (4) and tighten it with the
screws included with the cartridge.
ATTENTION STANTON 680 CARTRIDGE USERS
When using a Stanton 680 or similar cartridge, where the
body is grounded to a cartridge terminal, remove the
grounding strap from the cartridge body to the cartridge
ground terminal. Failure to do this may result in excessive
hum.
Precautions
1. Read all operating instructions 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
contact the Gemini Service Department or your authorized dealer to
speak to a qualified service technician.
3. Tone Arm bearings are factory set and sealed. Any attempt at
adjustment will void the warranty.
4. Be sure that all AC power is OFF while making connections.
5. Cables should be low capacitance, shielded and of proper length.
Make sure that all plugs and jacks are tight and properly connected.
6. Always begin with the audio level faders/volume controls set at
minimum and the speaker volume control(s) set to OFF. Wait 8 to 10
seconds prior to turning up the speaker volume to prevent the
transient “POP” that could result in speaker/crossover damage.
7. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
8. DO NOT USE ANY SPRAY CLEANER OR LUBRICANT ON ANY
CONTROLS OR SWITCHES.
Parts Checklist
Turntable unit.................................................................................1
Dust cover hinge............................................................................2
Turntable platter.............................................................................1
45 rpm adaptor...............................................................................1
Rubber mat....................................................................................1
Counter balance.............................................................................1
Dust cover......................................................................................1
Headshell.......................................................................................1
Assembly and Set-Up
SEE FIG. 1 ( PAGE 1 ) FOR PART NUMBERS AND LOCATIONS.
TURNTABLE PLATTER INSTALLATION:
Set the TURNTABLE BASE (1) on a flat, level surface. After checking to
ensure that all packing materials have been removed, gently place the
PLATTER (2) on the center spindle of the TURNTABLE BASE (1). Put
the RUBBER MAT (3) on the PLATTER (2).
CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION: (SEE FIG. 2)
Because all cartridges have their own designs, please refer to your
particular cartridge’s instructions to insure proper installation.
1. Connect the lead wires to the cartridge terminals. For your
convenience, the terminals of most cartridges are color coded.
Connect each lead wire to the terminal of the same color.
HEADSHELL INSTALLATION:
Insert the HEADSHELL (4) into the front of the tubular TONE ARM (5).
While holding the HEADSHELL (4) firmly in a horizontal position, turn
the LOCKING NUT (6) clockwise until the HEADSHELL (4) is locked in
place.
COUNTERWEIGHT INSTALLATION: (SEE
FIG. 3A & 3B)
1. Slide the COUNTERWEIGHT (7) onto the rear of the TONE ARM (5).
2. Twist the COUNTERWEIGHT (7) lightly counterclockwise, to screw it
onto the rear of the TONE ARM (5)
.
ADJUSTING HORIZONTAL ZERO (0)
BALANCE AND STYLUS PRESSURE:
1. Without touching the stylus tip, remove the stylus protector (if your
cartridge has a detachable one).
2. Release the ARM CLAMP (8) and lift the TONE ARM (5) off the
ARM REST (9).
3. Counter clockwise advancement of the COUNTERWEIGHT (7) will
cause the cartridge side of the TONE ARM (5) to be lowered.
Clockwise will cause the opposite. Turn the COUNTERWEIGHT
clockwise or counter clockwise as needed until the TONE ARM is
balanced horizontally. You can easily tell this by watching for the
point where the TONE ARM “floats” freely.
4. Place TONE ARM (5) on ARM REST (9) and lock it in place with
the ARM CLAMP (8).
5. With the TONE ARM (5) locked on the ARM REST (9), hold the
COUNTERWEIGHT (7) steady with one hand while rotating the
STYLUS PRESSURE RING (10) until the numeral “0” on the ring
aligns with the center line on the TONE ARM (5) rear shaft. The
horizontal zero (0) balance should be completed.
6. Refloat the TONE ARM to ensure horizontal zero (0) balance. If zero
balance has not been maintained, repeat counterweight steps 3 - 5.
7. After adjusting the horizontal zero (0) balance, turn the balanced
COUNTERWEIGHT (7) counter clockwise until the cartridge
manufacturer’s recommend stylus pressure appears on the STYLUS
PRESSURE RING (10) where it meets the center line of the TONE
ARM (5) rear shaft.
ADJUSTING THE ANTI-SKATING CONTROL:
Set the ANTI-SKATING CONTROL (11) to the same value as the stylus
pressure.
INSTALLING THE DUSTCOVER:
1. Hold the dustcover in position, directly above the turntable, and slide
the hinge bases into the holders mounted on the rear panel.
2. Always raise the dustcover before removal.
3. Avoid opening and closing the dustcover during play. Undesirable
vibration and stylus skipping can result.
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UNIT PLACEMENT:
TARGET LIGHT:
1. Place unit on a flat, vibration free surface. Use the turntable feet to
horizontally stabilize the unit.
2. Try to place the unit as far away from the speakers as possible.
3. Keep the unit away from direct exposure to the sun, heat, moisture
or dirt.
4. Keep the unit well ventilated.
CONNECTIONS:
1. Plug the AC power plug into an appropriate outlet.
2. See Table A for proper connection of the output RCA plugs and
ground connector. Make sure that all the plugs are firmly plugged
into the appropriate jacks. To reduce hum, make sure the ground lug
is firmly connected to the ground screw.
TABLE A
OUTPUT CONNECTORS
L (WHITE)
R (RED)
GND (Spade Lug)
MIXER OR
RECEIVER
PHONO L CHANNEL
PHONO R CHANNEL
GND Screw
Operating Instructions
BASIC OPERATION:
1. Place a record on the RUBBER MAT (3) which sits on the PLATTER
(2).
2. Select the desired speed by depressing the 33 or 45 SPEED
SELECTOR BUTTON (14).
3. Turn the POWER SWITCH (12) to the “ON” position, at which point
the strobe illuminator (built into the POWER SWITCH (12) and the
speed indicator (for the selected speed) will illuminate.
4. Remove the stylus protector (if applicable to your cartridge).
5. Release the ARM CLAMP (8) found on the ARM REST (9).
6. Push the START STOP BUTTON (13). The turntable PLATTER (2)
will start to spin.
7. Push the CUE LEVER (15) to the “UP” position.
8. Position the tone arm over the desired position on the record and
push the CUE LEVER to the “DOWN” position. The TONE ARM (5)
will slowly lower onto the record at which time play will begin.
9. When play is over, raise the TONE ARM (5), move it to the ARM
REST (9), and secure it with the ARM CLAMP (8).
10.You now have the option of turning off the power by turning the
POWER SWITCH (12) to the “OFF” position, or stopping the
PLATTER (2) by pushing the START STOP BUTTON (13) and
engaging the electronic brake.
1. Push the TARGET LIGHT SWITCH (17) firmly and the TARGET
LIGHT (18) will raise into position and illuminate the stylus tip.
2. To lower the TARGET LIGHT, push down on it until it locks in the
casing.
3. When not being used, the TARGET LIGHT should be kept in the
lowered position.
XLR LAMP ADAPTOR:
1. Plug a gooseneck light with an XLR base, like the GEMINI GNL-500,
into the XLR LAMP ADAPTOR (19).
2. When the power is turned on, the light will illuminate.
ADJUSTING THE PITCH CONTROL:
1. The XL-500 is equipped with a PITCH CONTROL (20). When the
PITCH CONTROL (20) is in the center position the speed will be 33
or 45 depending on which SPEED SELECTOR BUTTON (14) is
pushed.
2. When the PITCH CONTROL is positioned off center, the pitch can
vary ±8% depending on the position of the PITCH CONTROL.
3. The PLATTER (2) is equipped with a STROBE RPM INDICATOR
STRIP (21) and the POWER SWITCH (12) contains built in
STROBE LIGHTS (22). When the PLATTER (2) is spinning, the
STROBE LIGHTS illuminate the STROBE RPM INDICATOR STRIP.
At 60 Hz the bottom row of dots will appear to be stationary when the
speed of the platter is exactly 45 RPM and the second row from the
bottom will appear to be stationary at 33 RPM. At 50 Hz, the second
row from the top represents 45 RPM and the top row represents 33
RPM.
INTERRUPTING PLAY:
1. Pushing the CUE LEVER (15) to the “UP” position will cause the
TONE ARM (5) to lift stopping play.
2. Pushing the CUE LEVER (15) to the “DOWN” position will cause
the TONE ARM (5) to slowly lower onto the record at the point where
play was interrupted.
PLAYING 45 RPM RECORDS:
1. When playing a 45 rpm record with a large center hole, first place
the 45 ADAPTOR (16) on the center spindle.
2. Be sure that the 45 SPEED SELECTOR BUTTON (14) is pushed
and the 45 speed indicator is illuminated.
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Specifications
TURNTABLE SECTION:
Type......................................Direct Drive Manual Turntable
Drive Method................................................................Direct Drive
Motor.....................................................................Brushless DC Motor
Platter......................................Aluminum Diecast 11 ½” (292 mm) Dia.
Weight............................................2 lbs. (0.9 Kg)
Speed.............................................................................33 1/3 or 45 RPM
Starting Torque....................................................1.1 Kg/cm (1 lb/in)
Build-up Characteristics......................0.8 sec. standstill to 33 1/3 RPM
Braking System........................................Electronic Brake (Solenoid)
Wow and Flutter...................................................................0.02% WRMS*
* This rating refers to the turntable assembly and platter only and
excludes effects of records, cartridges or tonearms.
Rumble........................................................................56 dB Unweighted
TONEARM SECTION:
Type...............................................Universal S-Shaped Tubular Arm
Effective Length.........................................................9 1/16” (230.1 mm)
Overhang.......................................................................19/32" (15.2 mm)
Effective Mass......................................................9 g (Without Cartridge)
Offset Angle......................................................................................22°
Friction........................................Less Than 7 mg (Lateral, Vertical)
Tracking Error Angle.....Within 2°32' at the outer groove and within
0°32' at the inner groove of a 30 cm (12") record
Stylus Pressure Adjust Range..............................................0 - 5 g
Applicable Cartridge Weight Range...............................................6 - 10 g
Headshell Weight......................................................................5.6 g
GENERAL:
Power Supply..........................................................115V 60Hz/230V 50Hz
Power Consumption.....................................................................13.5 Watts
Dimensions...............................................17 1/2” x 6 1/4" x 14"
444.5mm x 158.75mm x 355.6mm
Weight.......................................................................25 lbs. (11.34 Kg)
Specifications are subject to change without notice. The weight and
dimensions shown are approximate.
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