Gemini PS-540i Music Mixer User Manual
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1. ripe ER Eie tpe erant 1 5mV 2 Balance PRONG 1 2 tede ester toes cs 2mV 47 100 mV 10 OUTPUTS Amp reete e n d Nd 0 dB 1V 400 Q MAK 18V Peak to Peak GENERAL Low Channels 1 2 4 rnnt 12dB 32 dB Mid Channels 1 2 124 32 dB High Channels 1 2 tec ce 124 32 dB Gain Channels 1 2 0 to 20dB Frequency 20Hz 20 2 2dB Biene TERRIER less than 0 02 SIN better than 80dB Talkover Attenuation eese eene eene enean 16dB Power ptite 115 230V 50 60Hz 20W Dimensions 10 Wx 10 24 H x 3 3 0 254 260 x 84 mm Wei DEC 6 3 Ibs 3 kg i 2 9 U A Il zo s J 1 1 L 4 LI RAIL GLIDE FADER Page 5 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 Corp2. 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 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 UK 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 Rights Reserved Page 6
3. OPERATIONS MANUAL 720 55 52 PROFESSIONAL MIXER ihr io ic m mo 20 JPN E yx 33 HIGH 3 2 gt HIGH p 540i 48 3248 41248 STEREOS MIXER 3248 1248 CUT CUT dB 29 41 Lt 7 we LER J 3 GAIN 5 MID X MIN 4 24 1248 2 MIN MAX cu 22 NI eo K Se 15 277 23 3 OFF MIC TALKOVER 3248 41248 3248 1248 CUE 42 CUT 23 14 36 IG PHONO e 2 HONS 3 Ge 3 20 9 s 43 hic CH 1 e CH 2 E Pis D 359 16 hse Low HIGH Saan 10 CUE PGM MIC LEVEL ENS med B m Nn u 44 1 E 1 A cur 3 24 7 30 LEVEL 1 0 17 im m 0 N 10 M 37 2 S X FADER CONTROL 45 Sy NORMAL REVERSE NB 55 CH 1 lt CH 2 2 0 1 39 master 4 25 orr lt 27 FLASH lt 18 LOW PUNCH IN PUNCH IN Page 2 5 5 1 0 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing the Gemini PS540i mixer This state of the art mixer includes the latest features and is backed by a three year limited warranty excluding crossfader and channel slides Prior to use we suggest that you carefully read all the instructions FEATURES 2 Stereo channels 2 Phono Line Convertible 1 Pho
4. e NOTE This product is double insulated and is not intended to be grounded 4 The DJ MIC 28 input found on the front panel accepts a 1 4 connector for balanced or unbalanced microphones 5 the rear panel 2 stereo PHONO LINE 7 11 inputs 1 stereo PHONO 12 input and 1 stereo LINE 6 input The PHONO LINE SWITCHES 8 10 enable you to set the 7 11 inputs to Phono or Line The phono inputs will accept only turntables with a magnetic cartridge A GROUND SCREW 9 to ground your turntables is OPERATION 1 POWER ON Once you have made all the equipment connections to your mixer press the POWER SWITCH 1 2 CHANNEL 1 The GAIN 48 HIGH 20 MID 21 and LOW 22 controls allow you to fully adjust the selected source Switch 23 allows you to select the PHONO 1 12 or the PHONO 2 LINE 1 11 input CHANNEL SLIDE 24 controls the input level of this channel 3 CHANNEL 2 The GAIN 41 HIGH 33 MID 34 and LOW 35 controls allow you to fully adjust the selected source Switch 36 allows you to select the PHONO 3 LINE 2 7 or the LINE 3 6 input CHANNEL SLIDE 37 controls the input level of this channel 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 4 KILLING FREQUENCIES There are two ways to kill frequ
5. encies using the LOW 25 38 MID 26 39 and HIGH 27 40 KILL SWITCHES Each Kill Switch has three positions latch normal and flash When you move the selected KILL SWITCH to the top LATCH ON position the switch will stay there and the frequency will be killed When you move the selected KILL SWITCH to the center position the kill function is not active and the frequency will not be killed When you move the selected KILL SWITCH to the bottom FLASH position and hold it there the frequency will be killed Releasing the selected KILL SWITCH from the bottom position will bring it back to the center position and the frequency will no longer be killed 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 features a special curve designed for scratch mixing 5 CROSSFADER SECTION The CROSSFADER 32 allows the mixing Page4 of one source into another The left side of the CROSSFADER 32 is CHANNEL 1 and the right side is CHANNEL 2 1 Unscrew the outside FADER PLATE SCREWS B Do not touch 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 C
6. ff When the MIC TALKOVER 14 switch is in the center position the mic is on the MIC INDICATOR 15 will glow but talkover is off When the MIC TALKOVER 14 switch is in the right position The mic and talkover will be on and the volume of all sources except the Mic input are lowered by 16 dB MIC LEVEL 17 controls the level of the MIC The MIC EQ 16 control allows you to fully adjust the tone of the MIC 9 CUE SECTION By connecting a set of headphones to the HEADPHONE 47 jack you can monitor either channel or both together Move the CUE SWITCH 42 to the left to monitor CHANNEL 1 Move the CUE SWITCH 42 to the right to monitor CHANNEL 2 By rotating the CUE PGM PAN 43 control to the left you will be able to monitor the assigned cue signal Rotating to the right will monitor the PGM program output Use the CUE LEVEL 44 control to adjust the headphone volume without effecting the overall mix 10 DISPLAY The peak hold dual function DISPLAY 29 indicates either the MASTER output left and right levels or the channel 1 and channel 2 levels You can choose the option you want by pressing the DISPLAY 30 button NOTE When the DISPLAY 29 is in the channel 1 channel 2 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 SPECIFICATIONS INPUTS
7. no 1 Line and 1 Mic input 1 4 DJ Mic jack Low Mid High and Gain controls on each channel Balanced and unbalanced Master Outputs Master output control Cue section CAUTIONS 1 All operating instructions should be read before using this equipment 2 To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not open the unit There located on the rear panel The stereo line inputs will accept any line level input such as a CD player a cassette player etc The phono inputs will accept only turntables with a magnetic cartridge 6 Headphones can be plugged into the front panel mounted HEADPHONE 47 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 13 should be set to the left 2 Turn power OFF before moving the GROUND LIFT SWITCH 3 Now lift 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 are NO USER REPLACEABLE PARTS INSIDE Please refer servicing to P ip CAUTION DO NOT TERMINATE THE AC GROUND ON THE POWER oe
8. qualified Gemini Sound Products service technicion CABLE TERMINATION OF THE AC GROUND CAN BE HAZARDOUS p 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 J 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 2 switch is set to the correct voltage 2 Make sure that the POWER 1 switch is in the OFF position 3 The PS 540i is supplied with 3 sets of output jacks The OUTPUT AMP 3 jacks are used to connect to your main amplifier The OUTPUT REC 5 jacks can be used to connect the mixer to the record input of your recorder enabling you to record your mix The 1 4 jack BALANCED OUTPUT 4 jacks are used to connect to your main amplifier using standard 1 4 connector cables We recommend using balanced amp outputs if the cables to your amp are 25 feet or mor
9. rossfader to mixer with FADER PLATE SCREWS B The CROSSFADER CURVE BUTTON 19 allows you to adjust the kind of curve the crossfader has Depress the crossfader curve button to make the curve steep and cutting perfect for scratching Release the crossfader curve button to make the curve gradual and gentle The CROSSFADER REVERSE SWITCH 31 allows you to reverse the crossfader so that CHANNEL 2 is controlled by the left side of the crossfader and CHANNEL 1 is controlled by the right side of the crossfader NOTE When the CROSSFADER REVERSE SWITCH 31 is activated moved to the right only the crossfader 0 reverses The Channel Slides Gain Kill Switches and tonal controls do not reverse 6 PUNCH IN The PUNCH IN BUTTONS 18 46 allow you to add a channels signal to the mix when the crossfader is set to the opposite channel 7 OUTPUT CONTROL SECTION The level of the MASTER OUTPUT 3 is controlled by the MASTER 45 control NOTE The RECORD OUT 5 has no level control The level is set by the channel slides and the gain controls 0 of the selected channel tonal qualities are set by the low mid and high controls of that same channel 8 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 14 switch has three settings When the MIC TALKOVER 14 switch is in the left position the mic and talkover are both o
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