Gemini Sound XL-100 Owners manual
OPERA TIONS MANUAL
Bedienungsanleltung
Manual de funcionamiento
Manual de fonctionnement
Manual del utente
XL-100
BELT-DRIVE SEMI-AUTOMATIC TURNTABLE
HALBAUTOMA TISCHER PLA TTENSPIELER MIT
RIEMENANTRIEB
GIRADISCOS SEMIAUTOMA TICO ACCIONADO POR
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TABLE TOURNANTE SEMI-AUTOMA TIQUE ENTRAINEE
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GIRADISCHI SEMIAUTOMA TICO A COMANDO PER
CINGHIA
MULTI LANGUAGE INSTRUCTIONS
English...........................................................................Page 3
Deutsch...........................................................................Page 5
Español...........................................................................Page 8
Francais...........................................................................Page 10
Italiano.............................................................................Page 13
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Figure 3A
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Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing a Gemini XL-100 turntable. This state of the
art turntable includes the latest features. Prior to use, we suggest that you
carefully read all the instructions.
Features
• ±6% Pitch control
• Strobe illuminator
• Soft-touch start/stop switch
• Cartridge included
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 adapter...............................................................................1
Rubber mat....................................................................................1
Counter balance.............................................................................1
Dust cover......................................................................................1
Headshell.......................................................................................1
Assembly and Set-Up
NOTE: SEE FIG. 1 (PAGE 1) FOR PART NUMBERS AND
LOCATIONS.
VOL T AGE SELECTION:
1. First, place a screwdriver in the center of LOCKING WASHER (4C)
around the CENTER SPINDLE (4) and gently pry the washer off.
2. Remove the platter and wrap the belt around the inner circle under the
platter. DO NOT STRETCH OUT THE BELT.
3. Replace the platter and rotate the PLATTER (2) until the MOTOR
SPINDLE (4B) is visible, then fit your fingers in hole on the top of the
PLATTER (2), feel for and grab the rubber belt and attach to the motor
spindle.
4. Replace the locking washer.
TURNT ABLE INST ALLATION:
1. Put the RUBBER MAT (5) on the PLATTER (2).
2. Set the TURNTABLE BASE (1) on a flat, level surface free of vibration.
Use the turntable feet to horizontally stabilize the unit.
3. Try to place the unit as far away from the speakers as possible.
4. Keep the unit away from direct exposure to the sun, heat, moisture or
dirt.
5. Keep the unit well ventilated.
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.
White (L+).................Left Channel +
Blue (L-)...................Left Channel -
Red (R+)....................Right Channel +
Green (R-).................Right Channel -
2. Mount the cartridge in the HEADSHELL (6) 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.
HEADSHELL INST ALLA TION:
Insert the HEADSHELL (6) into the front of the tubular TONE ARM (7).
While holding the HEADSHELL firmly in a horizontal position, turn the
LOCKING NUT (8) counter clockwise until the HEADSHELL is locked in
place.
COUNTERWEIGHT INSTALLATION: (SEE FIG. 3A & 3B)
1. Slide the COUNTERWEIGHT (9) onto the rear of the TONE ARM (7)
with the numbered stylus gauge facing forward.
2. Twist the COUNTERWEIGHT (9) lightly counter clockwise, to screw it
onto the rear of the TONE ARM (7)
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ADJUSTING HORIZONT AL ZERO (0) BALANCE AND
STYLUS PRESSURE:
Rotate the PLATTER (2) until the VOLTAGE SELECTOR (3) (located on the
TURNTABLE BASE (1)) is visible through one of the platter holes. Make
sure that the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch is set to the correct voltage.
WARNING: If you try to operate the turntable with the incorrect voltage
setting, it can damage your turntable.
ATT ACHING THE TURNTABLE BELT:
The TURNTABLE BELT (4A) comes attached to the PLATTER (2) and the
MOTOR SPINDLE (4B) but can some times detach in shipping. Rotate the
PLATTER (2) and look through the platter holes to check if belt detached. If
the belt is not wrapped tightly around the platter and the MOTOR SPINDLE,
you need to reattach it.
1. Without touching the stylus tip, remove the stylus protector (if your
cartridge has a detachable one).
2. Release the ARM CLAMP (10) and lift the TONE ARM (7) off the ARM
REST (11).
3. Counter clockwise advancement of the COUNTERWEIGHT (9) will
cause the cartridge side of the TONE ARM (7) to be lowered. Clockwise
will cause the opposite. Turn the COUNTERWEIGHT clockwise or
counter clockwise as needed until the TONE ARM is balanced horizon-
tally. You can easily tell this by watching for the point where the TONE
ARM “floats” freely.
4. Place TONE ARM (7) on ARM REST (11) and lock it in place with the
ARM CLAMP (10).
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5. With the TONE ARM (7) locked on the ARM REST (11), hold the
COUNTERWEIGHT (9) steady with one hand while rotating the STYLUS
PRESSURE RING (12) until the numeral “0” on the ring aligns with the
center line on the TONE ARM 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 (12) where it meets the center line of the TONE ARM
(7) rear shaft.
3. Pressing the REJECT (14) button will cause the TONE ARM (7) to raise
and return to the ARM REST (11) stopping play and turning the power
off.
4. Pushing the START/STOP (18) button stops the PLATTER (2) and
leaves the TONE ARM (7) at the last play position on the record.
PLAYING 45 RPM RECORDS:
1. When playing a 45 rpm record with a large center hole, first place the 45
ADAPTER (22) on the center spindle.
2. Be sure that the SPEED SELECTOR (20) switch is set to the 45 position
and the 45 SPEED INDICATOR (19) is illuminated.
ADJUSTING THE ANTI-SKA TING CONTROL:
Set the ANTI-SKATING CONTROL (13) to the same value as the stylus
pressure.
INST ALLING 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.
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 (phono inputs). 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 OPERA TION:
1. Place a record on the RUBBER MAT (5) which sits on the PLATTER (2).
2. Select the desired speed by sliding the SPEED SELECTOR (20) switch
to either the 33 or the 45 position.
3. Remove the stylus protector (if applicable to your cartridge).
4. Release the ARM CLAMP (10) found on the ARM REST (11).
5. Push the CUE LEVER (21) to the “UP” position and move the TONE
ARM (7) toward the record. The PLATTER (2) will start revolving, at
which point the STROBE ILLUMINATOR (24) and the SPEED INDICA-
TOR (19) (for the selected speed) will illuminate.
6. Position the tone arm over the desired groove on the record and push
the CUE LEVER (21) to the “DOWN” position. The TONE ARM (7) will
slowly lower onto the record at which time play will begin.
7. When play is over (at the end of the record), the TONE ARM (7) will raise
automatically and return the TONE ARM to the ARM REST (11). Power
to the unit will turn off automatically.
ADJUSTING THE PITCH CONTROL:
1. The XL-100 is equipped with two PITCH CONTROLS (15, 16), one for
each speed.
2. When the selected speed’s PITCH CONTROL (15, 16) is positioned off
center, the pitch can vary +/- 6%.
3. The PLATTER (2) is equipped with a STROBE RPM INDICATOR STRIP
(23) and the POWER (17) switch contains a built in STROBE ILLUMINATOR (24). When the PLATTER (2) is spinning, the STROBE ILLUMINATOR illuminates the STROBE RPM INDICATOR STRIP. The bottom row
of dots will appear to be stationary when the speed of the platter is
exactly 33 RPM-50 Hz (230V) and the top row will appear to be stationary at 33 RPM-60Hz (115V).
Specifications
Turntable Section:
Type.........................................................Belt Drive Semi-AutomaticTurntable
Drive Method.....................................................................................Belt Drive
Motor.................................................................................................DC Motor
Speed..................................................................................33 1/3 or 45 RPM
Platter..................................................................................11.82"/300mm Dia.
Wow and Flutter.......................................................Less than 0.20% WRMS*
* This rating refers to the turntable assembly and platter only and excludes
effects of records, cartridges or tonearms.
Tonearm Section:
Type..................................................Statically Balanced S-Shaped Tonearm
Headshell Weight....................................................................................5.6 g
GENERAL:
Power Supply................................................................115V 60Hz/230V 50Hz
Power Consumption............................................................................5 Watts
Dimensions................................................................16.5" x 4.75" x 13.75"
420 x 120 x 350 mm
Weight..................................................................................7.75 lbs. (3.5 kg)
Specifications are subject to change without notice. The weight and
dimensions shown are approximate.
INTERRUPTING PLA Y:
1. Pushing the CUE LEVER (21) to the “UP” position will cause the TONE
ARM (7) to lift stopping play.
2. Pushing the CUE LEVER (21) to the “DOWN” position will cause the
TONE ARM (7) to slowly lower onto the record at the point where play
was interrupted.
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