Gemini PT-2000 Turntable User Manual
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1. Right Channel Green 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 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 amp 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 COUN TERWEIGHT clockwise or counter clockwise as needed until the TONE ARM is balanced horizontally You can e2. Il f GEMINI PT 2000 HIGH TORQUE DIRECT DRIVE QUARTZ LOCK PROFESSIONAL TURNTABLE INSTRUCTION MANUAL eve GG 02 0 Cs 25 Kr EL Schr Se Oe a fnm i TT TH A F EE ir RES os DITES Figure 3B Introduction Congratulations on purchasing a Gemini PT 2000 high torque professional turntable This state of the art turntable includes the latest features in modern direct drive turntable technology Prior to use we suggest that you carefully read all the instructions Features Quartz locked speed 10 Pitch control Fully electronic braking for quick stops Strobe illuminator Soft touch start stop switch Precautions Read all operating instructions before using this equipment 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 D e Tone Arm bearings are factory set and sealed Any attempt at adjustment will void the warranty gt Be sure that all AC power is OFF while making connections a Cables should be low capacitance shielded and of proper length Make sure that all plugs and jacks are tight and properly connected o Always begin with the audio level faders volume controls set at minimum and the speaker volume control s s
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4. ND Spade Lug 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 17 3 Turn the POWER SWITCH 15 to the ON position at which point the strobe illuminator built into the POWER SWITCH 15 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 16 The turntable PLATTER 2 will start to spin 7 Push the CUE LEVER 18 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 15 to the OFF position or stopping the PLATTER 2 by pushing the START STOP BUTTON 16 and engaging the electronic brake INTERRUPTING PLAY 1 Pushing the CUE LEVER 18 to the UP position will cause the TONE ARM 5 to lift stopping play 2 Pushing the CUE LEVER 18 to the DOWN position will cause the TONE ARM 5 to slowly lower onto the record a
5. asily 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 ADJUSTING TONE ARM HEIGHT The tone arm height is adjustable between 0 and 6 mm A HEIGHT SCALE 13 in 0 5 mm increments is provided to aid in an accurate setting 1 Unlock the tone arm by turning the ARM LOCK 14 knob away from the lock position 2 Look up the cartridge height on Table A and find its corresponding height scale reading 3 Turn the HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT RING 12 until the reference line on the ring is positioned at the correct scale reading 4 Lo
6. ck the tone arm by turning the ARM LOCK 14 knob clockwise until it reaches the lock position TABLE A CARTRIDGE HEIGHT SCALE READING mm 15 16 17 18 19 20 oo A UIN o 21 For example if the height of the cartridge is 18 5 mm the ARM HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT RING 12 reference line should be positioned between 3 and 4 on the HEIGHT SCALE 13 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 UNIT PLACEMENT 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 B 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 TABLEB OUTPUT CONNECTORS MIXER OR RECEIVER L WHITE PHONO L CHANNEL R RED PHONO R CHANNEL G
7. esent 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 transmit ted 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 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 120 Clover Place Edison NJ 08818 USA Tel 732 738 9003 Fax 732 738 9006 France 7 G S L France 11 Avenue Leon Harmel 2 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 UK Gemini Sound Products 7 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 AI
8. et 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 DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE DO NOT USE ANY SPRAY CLEANER OR LUBRICANT ON ANY CONTROLS OR SWITCHES Parts Checklist erroe tbe Pere Ret rt 1 Dust cover hinge ete e oa 2 Turntable platter ss 1 45 rpm adaptor nc ner Seas Aten ney dee tec bra ees 1 R bberi tTat erret ro Re e EE ere adeo fire 1 Gounter balance eee qa 1 IBN TT EARN MT CPP 1 Heads hell ii ARA er de bere d pa 1 Page4 Assembly and Set Up NOTE 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 White L 4 Left Channel Blue L Left Channel Red
9. ing the QUARTZ LOCK 25 will bring the platter speed back to the original pitch setting 4 The PLATTER 2 is equipped with a STROBE RPM INDICATOR STRIP 26 and the POWER SWITCH 15 contains built in STROBE LIGHTS 27 When the PLATTER 2 is spinning the STROBE LIGHTS illuminate the STROBE RPM INDICATOR STRIP 26 The bottom row of dots will appear to be stationary when the speed of the platter is exactly 45 RPM The second row from the bottom will appear to be stationary at 33 1 3 RPM ARM LIFT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT If the pre adjusted distance that the CUE LEVER 18 raises the stylus off the record surface is inadequate it can be adjusted by turning the ARM LIFT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SCREW 28 while simultaneously pushing down on the TONE ARM 5 Clockwise rotation of the screw will decrease the distance and counterclockwise rotation will increase the distance Page6 Specifications TURNTABLE SECTION Quartz Direct Drive Manual Turntable Drive uen deeds Direct Drive Motor Brushless DC Motor 18V Platter ios Aluminum Diecast 11 7 332mm Dia Weight 2 lbs 0 9 Kg Speed gei eene 33 1 3 or 45 RPM Starting Torque 1 5 Kg cm 1 3 Ib in Build up Characteristies 0 6 sec standstill to 33 1 3 RPM Braking System a edits Electronic Brake Wow and Flutter sse neennnnennnenze nn nn 0 01 WRMS This rating refers to the turntable assembly and pla
10. t 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 19 on the center spindle 2 Be sure that the 45 SPEED SELECTOR BUTTON 17 is pushed and the 45 speed indicator is illuminated TARGET LIGHT 1 Push the TARGET LIGHT SWITCH 20 firmly and the TARGET LIGHT 21 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 22 2 When the power is turned on the light will illuminate ADJUSTING THE PITCH CONTROL 1 The PT 2000 is equipped with PITCH CONTROL 23 and QUARTZ LOCK 25 When the QUARTZ LOCK is activated the PITCH LED 24 lights GREEN and the speed will be exactly 33 1 3 or 45 RPM depending on which SPEED SELECTOR BUTTON 17 is pushed PITCH CONTROL automatically disengages when QUARTZ LOCK is activated 2 When the QUARTZ LOCK is off you can adjust the PITCH CONTROL 23 When you move PITCH CONTROL 23 off center the pitch can vary 10 depending on the position of the PITCH CONTROL 3 Push the QUARTZ LOCK 25 button to bring the speed back to exactly 33 1 3 or 45 RPM when the PITCH CONTROL 23 is positioned off center Disengag
11. tter only and excludes effects of records cartridges or tonearms Rumble tee een 78 dB IEC 98A WTD TONEARM SECTION Type en eier Universal S Shaped Tubular Arm Effective Length ss 9 1 16 230 1 mm Arm Height Adjust Range cion tp ect Effective Mass Offset Angle nun main 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 0 25g Applicable Cartridge Weight 6 10g Headshell Weight ss 5 6 g GENERAL Power Supply dene 115V eoHz or Power Supply 5 gea nn 230V 50Hz Power Consumption nennen nen 15 Watts 17 12 x 6 1 4 x 14 444 5mm x 158 75mm x 355 6mm Welghits i iii in 25 lbs 11 34 Kg Dimensions Specifications are subject to change without notice The weight and dimensions shown are approximate ER mo In the USA If you experience problems with this unit call 1 732 738 9003 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 repr
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