Gemini PS-676i Musical Instrument User Manual
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1. 124 32 Gain 0 to 40dB Gain 5 1 0 to 20dB Frequency 20Hz 20kHz 2dB less than 0 02 ee better than 80dB Talkover 1648 Power 115 230 50 60 2 15W 254mmW 305mmD 112 107 x 1270 x 4 7 6 6 5 16 3 6 RAIL GLIDE FADER In the USA If you experience problems with this unit call 1 732 969 9000 for Gemini Customer Service Do not attempt to return this equipment to your dealer Parts of the design of this product may be protected by worldwide patents Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor Gemini Sound Products Corp shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual No part of this manual may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic electrical mechanical optical chemical including2. ABLE TERMINATION OF THE AC GROUND CAN BE HAZARDOUS features a special curve designed for scratch mixing OPERATION 1 POWER ON Once you have made all the equipment connections to your mixer press the POWER SWITCH 1 The power will turn on and the POWER LED 2 will glow RED 2 CHANNEL 1 The GAIN 6 HIGH 7 MID 8 and LOW 9 Controls allows you to fully adjust the selected source Switch 10 allows you to select either the mic or the PHONO LINE 36 input The CHANNEL 13 slide controls the output level of this channel 3 MAIN CHANNEL SECTION To assign input source to a channel first set the PHONO LINE 11 12 switches to their appropriate positions To make the proper adjustments to your music set the GAIN 6 HIGH 7 MID 8 and LOW 9 controls and position the CHANNEL 14 15 slide 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 he Crossfader in your unit is removable and should the need arise can easily be replaced by following these instructions Note Gemini replacement Crossfaders are available in three varieties the RG 45 PRO RAIL GLIDE Dual Rail Crossfader the RF 45 which has a 45mm travel from side to side and the PSF 45 which 1 Unscrew the outside FADER PLATE SCREWS B Do not touch
3. INSIDE SCREWS C 2 Carefully remove old Cross fader and unplug CABLE D 3 Plug new Crossfader into CABLE D and place back into mixer 4 Screw Crossfader to mixer with FADER PLATE SCREWS B Page 4 Your Gemini mixer comes with RG 45 PRO RAIL GLIDE DUAL RAIL CROSSFADER Rail Glide Crossfaders have internal dual stainless steel rails that allow the slider to ride smoothly and accurately from end to end 4 CROSSFADER SECTION The CROSSFADER 25 allows the mixing of one source into another The left side of the CROSSFADER 25 is channel 2 and the right side is channel 3 5 BEAT INDICATORS Each side of the CROSSFADER 25 has its own BEAT INDICATOR 23 24 They flash at the low frequency peak level allowing you to match the beats visually BEAT INDICATOR 23 will reflect the beat of the CH2 and BEAT INDICATOR 24 will do the same for 6 OUTPUT CONTROL SECTION The level of the AMP OUT 38 is controlled by the MASTER 18 control The BALANCE 17 control will allow the Amp Out signal to be balanced between the left and right speakers The BOOTH 16 control adjusts the level of the BOOTH OUTPUT 39 HINT BOOTH OUTPUT 39 is used by some Dus to run monitor speakers the DJ Booth You can also use it as a second ZONE or AMP output NOTE The RECORD OUT 40 has no level control The level is set by the channel slides and the gain controls of the selected channel Tonal qualities are se
4. OPERATIONS MANUAL 720 lt gt 7 PROFESSIONAL MIXER z REPEAT on r Naas PLAY JE Er eat a 2 6 D SHARP GRADUAL CURVE NORMAL REVERSED REV 2 lt gt 3 3 gt 2 X FADER CONTROL 7 7 9 GLIDE gt 8 FADE A 9 _ 5 7 3 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing a Gemini Platinum Series model PS 676i mixer This state of the art mixer is backed by a three year warranty excluding crossfader and channel slides Prior to use We suggest that you carefully read all the instructions FEATURES Feature for Low Mid and High of each channel Digital sampler 3 Stereo channels 3 Phono Line and 1 Mic 1 4 DJ Mic jack Low Mid and Gain controls on each channel Beat indicators Master Booth and Record outputs Dual mode display Left amp Right output or Channel 2 and Channel 3 Push button cueing with Cue Program pan control CAUTIONS 1 All operating instructions should be read before using this equipment 2 To reduce the risk of electricai shock do not open the unit There are NO USER REPLACEABLE PARTS INSIDE Please refer servicing to a qu
5. TOP 39 button will act as an on off switch The first push will start the sample the second push will stop it ROBO PLAY 1 With the ROBO PLAY 33 button in the OFF position the ROBO PLAY INDICATOR 34 will be OFF and the MODE SELECTOR 36 switch either the SINGLE or REPEAT mode pressing the START STOP 39 will cause the sample to play along with the signal going through the mixer 2 When the ROBO PLAY 33 button is in the ON position the ROBO PLAY 34 illuminates RED starting the sampler mutes the signal going through the mixer When the sample ends the signal automatically turns back on PITCH CONTROL The PS 676i comes equipped with a sampler PITCH 35 control To get a perfect sample set the control to its center position and record the sample 5 SPECIFICATIONS INPUTS 1 5mV 2 unbalanced PHON 47 A 150 27 OUTPUTS 0 dB 775 4000 24V Peak to Peak 225 5 SAMPLER Sampler 12 Bit Sampling Sample Length 2 1 12 Seconds Total Memory Capacity 1 Mbit GENERAL 124 32 4 124 32 dB
6. adjust the kind of curve the crossfader has Move switch to the sharp position to make the curve steep and cutting perfect for scratching Move switch to the gradual position to make the curve gradual and gentle The CROSSFADER REVERSE SWITCH 32 allows you to reverse the crossfader so that CHANNEL 3 is controlled by the left side of the crossfader and CHANNEL 2 is controlled by the right side of the crossfader NOTE When the CROSSFADER REVERSE SWITCH 32 is activated only the crossfader reverses The Channel Slides Gain and tonal controls do not reverse Sampler Operation The PS 676i Sampler uses Dynamic RAM Memory and a 12 bit microprocessor controller The full bandwidth results in true sound reproduction SAMPLE RECORD 1 Put the MODE SELECTOR 36 switch into the WRITE position 2 Select the source you want to sample from by pressing the appropriate ASSIGN BUTTON 44 3 The PS 676i is equipped with a SAMPLER REC PLAY LEVEL 43 control When the MODE SELECTOR 36 is in the WRITE mode this control acts as a record level control If the OVERLOAD INDICATOR 42 is blinking it means that the input signal you are going to sample is too strong and will cause the sample to be distorted Lower the sample signal intensity by tuming the SAMPLER REC PLAY LEVEL 43 control counterclockwise 4 If the OVERLOAD INDICATOR 30 is off turn the SAMPLER REC PLAY LEVEL 43 control clockwise until the OVERLOAD INDICATOR 42 be
7. alified Gemini Sound Products service technician In the USA if you experience problems with this unit please call 1 732 969 9000 for Gemini Customer Service 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 Before plugging in the power cord make sure that the VOLTAGE SELECTOR 30 switch is set to the correct voltage eo This product is double insulated and is not intended to be grounded 2 Make sure that the POWER 1 switch is in the off position The POWER LED 2 will be off 3 The PS 676i is supplied with four 4 sets of output jacks The 1 4 BALANCED OUT PUT 29 jacks are used to connect to your main amplifier using standard balanced cables We recommend using balanced amp outputs if the cables to your amp are 25 feet or more The MAIN OUTPUT 38 RCA type jacks are unbalanced and used to connect to your main amplifier REC OUTPUT 40 RCA type jacks can be used to connect the mixer to the record input of your
8. gins to blink and then turn the SAMPLER REC PLAY LEVEL 43 counter clockwise until the OVERLOAD INDICATOR 42 just goes off 5 Tapping the START STOP 39 button begins the sampling process the SAMPLER INDICATOR 38 will illuminate RED Tapping the 5 5 39 button a second time ends the sample the SAMPLER INDICATOR 38 will tum off If you do not tap the START 5 39 button a second time the sampling process will stop automatically after 12 seconds SAMPLE PLAYBACK 1 Put the SELECTOR 36 switch into the SINGLE or REPEAT position 2 When the MODE SELECTOR 386 is in the SINGLE or REPEAT mode the SAMPLER REC PLAY LEVEL 43 control acts as a Sampler Level Control 3 Tapping the START STOP 39 button with the MODE SELECTOR 36 in the SINGLE position will cause the sampler to playback one time the SAMPLER INDICATOR 38 will illuminate GREEN Every push of the START STOP 39 button will restart the sample from the beginning Rapid pressing of the START STOP 39 button will cause a stuttering effect Once the sample has started playback and the 5 5 39 button is not pushed a second time the sample will play to the end and then stop the SAMPLER INDICATOR 38 will illuminate turn off 4 Tapping the START STOP 39 button with the MODE SELECTOR 36 in the REPEAT position will cause the sample to continuously play over and over the SAMPLER INDICATOR 38 will illuminate GREEN START S
9. photocopying and recording for any purpose without the express written permission of Gemini Sound Products Corp It is recommended that all maintenance and service on this product is performed by Gemini Sound Products Corp or its authorized agents Gemini Sound Products Corp will not accept liability for loss or damage caused by maintenance or repair performed by unauthorized personnel Worldwide Headquarters 8 Germak Drive Carteret NJ 07008 USA Tel 732 969 9000 Fax 732 969 9090 France G S L France 11 Avenue Leon Harmel 7 1 Antony 92160 Antony France Tel 33 0 1 55 59 04 70 Fax 33 0 1 55 59 04 80 Germany Gemini Sound Products GmbH Ottostrasse 6 85757 Karlsfeld Germany Tel 08131 39171 0 Fax 08131 39171 9 Gemini Sound Products Unit C4 Hazleton Industrial Estate Waterlooville UK P08 9JU Tel 087 087 00880 Fax 087 087 00990 Spain Gemini Sound Products S A Mino 112 Nave 1 08223 Terrassa Barcelona Spain Tel 011 34 93 736 34 00 Fax 011 34 93 736 34 01 Gemini Sound Products Corp 2001 All Rights Reserved Page 7
10. recorder enabling you to record your mix The BOOTH OUTPUT 39 RCA type jacks allow you to hook up additional amplifier 5 On the rear panel are 2 stereo PHONO 32 34 inputs 2 stereo LINE 31 33 inputs 1 stereo PHONO LINE 36 input The PHONO LINE 35 switch enables you to set the 36 input to Phono or Line The phono inputs will accept only turntables with a magnetic cartridge A GROUND 37 screw to ground your turntables is located on the rear panel The stereo line inputs will accept any line level input such as a CD player a cassette player etc 6 Headphones can be plugged into the front panel mounted HEADPHONE 4 jack THE GROUND LIFT SWITCH epending on your system configuration applying the ground sometimes creates a quieter signal path Sometimes lifting the ground eliminates loops and hum to create a quieter signal path 1 Listen to the system with the unit ON without music and with the ground applied GROUND LIFT SWITCH 41 should be to the left 2 Turn power OFF before moving the GROUND LIFT SWITCH 3 Now 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 free of background noise and hum Note Keep GROUND LIFT in the ground applied or left position if noise level remains the same in either position 1 CAUTION DO NOT TERMINATE THE AC GROUND ON THE POWER C
11. t by the low mid and high controls of that same channel 7 TALKOVER SECTION The purpose of the talkover section is to allow the program playing to be muted so that the mic can be heard above the music When the TALKOVER 19 button is pushed the TALKOVER INDICATOR 28 will glow and the volume of all sources except the Mic or whatever is connected to the PHONO LINE 36 input are reduced by 16 dB 8 CUE SECTION By connecting a set of headphones to the HEADPHONE 4 jack you can monitor any or all of the channels Select the correct CUE 21 button or buttons and their respective CUE LED 5 indicators will glow Use the CUE LEVEL 20 control to adjust the headphone volume without effecting the overal mix By sliding the CUE PGM PAN 22 control to the left you will be able to monitor the assigned cue signal Sliding to the right will monitor the PGM program output 9 DISPLAY The peak hold dual function DISPLAY 26 indicates either the MASTER 38 output left and right levels or the channel 2 and channel 3 levels You can choose the option you want by pressing the DISPLAY 27 button NOTE When the DISPLAY 27 is the channel 2 3 display mode by adjusting the individual channel gain and tone controls you can increase or decrease the signal to match the other channel s signal The channel slides and crossfader have no effect on the display readings 10 The CROSSFADER CURVE SWITCH 31 allows you to
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