Gemini PDM-14 Musical Instrument User Manual
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1. OPERATIONS MANUAL Bedienungsanleltung Manual de funcionamiento Manual de fonctionnement Manual del utente PDM 14 PROFESSIONAL STEREO PREAMP MIXER Professionneller Stereo Vorverst rkermischpult Mezclador preamplificador estereof nico para el profesional M langeur pr amplificateur st r ophonique pour le professionnel Miscelatore preamplificatore stereofonico per il professionale m a on m HSS AAS CI LE sus m aL Hi Ti 22 Page 1 Page 2 Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the Gemini PDM 14 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 4 Stereo Channels State of the Art Cue Section 3 Phono Line Convertible 5 Line and 2 Mic Inputs Dual 7 Band Graphic Equalizers Talkover Master Booth and Record outputs Cautions a N All operating instructions should be read before using this equipment N To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not open the unit There are NO USER REPLACEABLE PARTS INSIDE Please refer servicing to a qualified service technician In the U S A if you have any problems with this unit call 1 732 969 9000 for customer service Do not return equipment to your dealer 3 Do not ex2. MIXER IN ANY WAY TERMINATION OF THE AC GROUND CAN BE HAZARDOUS POWER ON 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 CHANNEL 1 Switch 9 allows you to select the PHONO 1 LINE 1 46 or the LINE 2 45 input The CHANNEL SLIDE 10 controls the input level of this channel CHANNEL 2 Switch 11 allows you to select the PHONO 2 LINE 3 43 or the LINE 4 42 input The CHANNEL SLIDE 12 controls the input level of this channel CHANNEL 3 Switch 13 allows you to select the PHONO 3 LINE 5 40 or the LINE 6 39 input The CHANNEL SLIDE 14 controls the input level of this channel CHANNEL 4 Switch 15 allows you to select the LINE 7 38 or the LINE 8 37 input The CHANNEL SLIDE 16 controls the input level of this channel CROSSFADER SECTION The CROSSFADER 18 allows the mixing of one source into another The PDM 14 features an assignable crossfader The ASSIGN 17 19 switches allow you to select which channel will play through each side of the crossfader The ASSIGN 17 switch has 5 settings OFF 1 2 3 or 4 and allows you to select channel 1 2 3 or 4 to play through the left side of the crossfader The ASSIGN 19 switch has 5 settings OFF 1 2 3 or 4 and allows you to select channel 1 2 3 or 4 to play through the right side of the crossfader With the ASSIGN switch in the off position t
3. The level of the MAIN OUTPUT 34 is controlled by the MASTER 24 slide Activating the MONO 23 button the mono LED will light makes the overall output mono The BOOTH 29 control adjusts the level of the BOOTH OUTPUT 35 HINT The BOOTH OUTPUT is used by some Dus to run monitor speakers in their DJ Booth You can also use it as a second ZONE AMP output NOTE The REC OUTPUT 36 has no level control The level is set by the channel slides of the selected channel The tonal qualities can be controlled by the equalizers 9 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 The MIC TALKOVER SWITCH 7 controls MIC 1 and MIC 2 and has three settings When the MIC TALKOVER SWITCH 7 is in the bottom position MIC 1 and MIC 2 and talkover are off When the MIC TALKOVER SWITCH 7 is in the center position MIC 1 and MIC 2 are on the MIC INDICATOR 6 will glow but talkover is off When the MIC TALKOVER SWITCH 7 is in the top position MIC 1 and MIC 2 and talkover will be on and the volume of all sources except the Mic inputs are lowered by 16 dB The TREBLE 2 and BASS 3 controls allow you to fully adjust the tone of MIC 1 and MIC 2 MIC 1 LEVEL 5 controls the level of MIC 1 The MIC 2 LEVEL 4 controls the level of MIC 2 10 CUE SECTION By connecting a set of headphones to the HEADPHONE 32 jack you can monitor any or all of
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5. hat side of the crossfader will be inactive The CROSSFADER 18 in your unit is removable and if the need arises can be easily replaced Crossfader units are available in three varieties Part RF 45 which is identical to the crossfader supplied with the mixer has a 45 mm travel from side to side Part RF 30 is available with a 30 mm travel distance Also available is the PSF 45 with a special curve designed for scratch mixing Just purchase one of these crossfader units from your Gemini dealer and follow these instructions N gt a D Page 3 Unscrew the outside FADER PLATE SCREWS B Do not touch the INSIDE SCREWS C Carefully lift the fader and unplug the CABLE D Plug the new fader into the cable and place it back in the mixer Screw the fader to the mixer 7 EQUALIZER SECTION This unit features dual 7 band GRAPHIC EQUALIZERS 8 22 to allow you to adjust the sound for any room To activate the equalizer press the EQ BUTTON 28 the EQ LED will light 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 By adjusting any of the 7 right equalizer slide controls 22 you can 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 the EQ LED will turn off 8 OUTPUT CONTROL SECTION
6. 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 including 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 the product should be carried out by Gemini Sound Products Corp or it s authorized agents Gemini Sound Products Corp cannot accept any liability whatsoever for any loss or damage caused by service maintenance or repair 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 2 1 Antony 92160 Antony France Tel 011 331 5559 0470 Fax 011 331 5559 0485 Germany Gemini Sound Products GmbH Ottostrasse 6 85757 Karlsfeld Germany Tel 08131 39171 0 Fax 08131 39171 9 UK Gemini Sound Products Unit C4 Hazleton Industrial Estate Waterlooville UK 9JU Tel 011 44 170 5591 771 Fax 011 44 170 5593 533 Spain Gemini Sound Products S A Mino 112 N
7. pose 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 33 switch is set to the correct voltage NOTE This product is double insulated and not intended to be grounded 2 Make sure that the POWER 26 switch is in the off position The POWER LED 27 will be off 3 The PDM 14 is supplied with 3 sets of amp output jacks The MAIN OUTPUT 34 jacks are unbalanced and used to connect to your main amplifier The REC OUTPUT 36 jacks can be used to connect the mixer to the record input of your recorder enabling you to record your mix The BOOTH OUTPUT 35 jacks allow you to hook up an additional amplifier 4 The MIC 1 1 input found on the front panel accepts a 1 4 or XLR connector The MIC 2 48 input found on the rear panel accepts 1 4 connectors All accept balanced and unbalanced microphones 5 On the rear panel are 3 stereo PHONO LINE 40 43 46 inputs and 5 stereo LINE 37 38 39 42 45 inputs The PHONO LINE SWITCH 41 enables you to se
8. t the 40 input to Phono or Line The PHONO LINE SWITCH 44 enables you to set the 43 input to Phono or Line The PHONO LINE SWITCH 47 enables you to set the 46 input to Phono or Line The phono inputs will accept only turntables with a magnetic cartridge GROUND SCREW 49 for you 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 D Headphones can be plugged into the front panel mounted HEADPHONE 32 jack The PDM 14 comes with a front panel BNC LIGHT 25 jack This jack is for use with a gooseneck light like the Gemini GNL 700 Using the Ground Lift Switch Depending on your system configuration sometimes applying the ground will create a quieter signal path Sometimes lifting the ground can eliminate ground loops and hum to create a quieter signal path N With the mixer on listen to the system in idle mode no signal present with the ground applied the GROUND LIFT SWITCH 50 in the left position Then turn the power off before moving the GROUND LIFT 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 will provide 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 CAUTION DO NOT TERMINATE THE AC GROUND ON THE POWER
9. the channels Press the CUE ASSIGN 20 buttons for channels 1 4 to select the channel or channels to be monitored and their respective LED indicators will glow Use the CUE LEVEL 31 control to adjust the cue volume without effecting 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 will monitor the PGM program output 11 DISPLAY The DISPLAY 21 indicates the MASTER output left and right levels Specifications INPUTS MIC aha 1 5mV 2Kohm balanced Phono teen all Re 3mV 47Kohm DING rset TS 150 mV 27Kohm OUTPUTS Amp BOOR sires een 0 dB 1V 4000hm 20V Peak to Peak 225mV 5Kohm MIC 1 amp MIC 2 DJ Mii ada 1 5mV 2Kohm balanced Bassar An ab a 12dB High en ren 12dB GENERAL Frequency 20Hz 20KHz 2dB x tere or ad ou de Se lester eats 0 02 S N Ratio better than 80dB Talkover 16dB EE A E A EEE EAE EE deen ee 160hm A ee ee een tee 600msec 19 w x 4d x 9h 483 x 94 x 221 mm en ee 10 17 Ibs 4 6 kg Page 4 In the 5 if you have any problems with this unit call 1 732 969 9000 for customer service Do not return equipment to your dealer Parts of the design of this product may be protected by worldwide
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