Gemini Industries PS-626USB DJ Equipment User Manual


 
INTRODUCTION:
PS-626USB
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FEATURES:
PRECAUTIONS:
CONNECTIONS:
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CONTROLS:
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Congratulations on your purchase of Gemini PS-626USB 10” 3 channel
stereo mixer. This-state-of-the-art mixer features the latest technological
advances and is backed by a 1 year warranty, excluding the cross fader.
The cross fader is backed by a separate 90 day warranty.
Prior to use we suggest that you carefully read all the instructions.
- 10” 3 Stereo channel mixer
- 6 line, 2 convertible phono/line, RCA inputs, 1 USB i/o
- Removable face plate for user replaceable Rail Glide cross fader
- 3 band rotary line EQ with cut feature & rotary gain channel control
- Cue Ch1/Ch2/Ch3 switch
- Rotary cue volume, CUE/PGM rotary knob
- Dual VU display with mode switch
- Master volume rotary control
1. All instructions should be read before using this equipment.
2. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not open the unit.
Please refer all servicing needs to a Gemini-qualified service
technician.
3. Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or a heat source such
as a radiator or stove.
4. This unit should be cleaned only with a damp cloth. Avoid sol-
vents 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 SPRAY CLEANERS OR LUBRICANTS ON
CONTROLS, SURFACES OR SWITCHES.
IN THE USA ~ IF YOU EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH THIS UNIT CALL
GEMINI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT: 1 (732) 346-0061. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
RETURN THIS EQUIPMENT TO YOUR DEALER
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Ensure that the POWER SWITCH
is in the OFF position prior to making any connections.
POWER SUPPLY
This unit comes with a POWER SUPPLY. Plug in to the rear panel
POWER SUPPLY socket before plugging it in to a proper power
source.
The MASTER RCA OUTPUT
connects the mixer to your main amplifier using standard audio ca-
bles with RCA-type connectors.
The RECORD RCA OUTPUT
The RECORD output jacks can be used to connect the mixer to the
record input of your recording unit, thus enabling you to record your
mix with RCA cables.
USB i/O
The USB i/O allows you to connect the PS-626USB to your Laptop
or desktop PC/MAC. Once you have connected the standard high
speed USB cable (not-included) from the PS-626USB to your
computer you will be able to simultaneously playback and record out
of the same USB cable, (see USB setup for instructions on how to
setup your computer to work with the PS-626USB).
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CONVERTIBLE PHONO/LINE INPUTS
The PS-626USB has 2 CONVERTIBLE PHONO/LINE (PH/LN) RCA
INPUTS These small switches which are located to the right of the
RCA inputs for channels 1 and 2 allow you to choose between a
PHONO (Turntable) input or a LINE level (Mp3, CD, Tape player
etc..).and require the proper switching.
When switched to the PH position you may use any Turntable with a
magnetic cartridge, remember to connect your ground wire (see
GROUNDING SCREW) or there may be a system hum
And when the switch is in the LN position you may connect any line
level device as described before (Mp3, CD, Tape etc).
NOTE: CONNECTING A LINE LEVEL DEVICE TO A PH INPUT MAY CAUSE THAT
MIXER CHANNEL TO OVERLOAD AND OR DISTORT.
Now you may plug the RCA’s from your playable medium into each
input to be connected to thier respective CHANNELS (CH).
GROUNDING SCREW
When using (a) turntable(s), you will need to ground the RCA
cable(s) by screwing in the grounding fork(s) to the GROUNDING
SCREW located on the rear panel of the PS-626USB mixer.
Attach a PHONO (Turntable) ground line to the silver GROUND
THUMB SCREW that is situated at the bottom middle of the rear
panel.
MIC (MICROPHONE) INPUT
The main MIC or Microphone input is located in back right hand
corner of the PS-626USB and will accept a standard 1/4” connector.
You can control the gain and even set the low’s and the high’s for the
mic (See CONTROLS ).
HEADPHONE OUTPUT
The HEADPHONE OUTPUT located at the front bottom right hand
corner of the PS-626USB will accept any headphone with a standard
1/4” connector and or adaptor and will allow you to CUE your music
program before you play it, you can adjust the volume and PGM mix
of the HEADPHONE (see CONTROLS).
Then when all of your connections have been made turn on the
mixer by pressing the POWER SWITCH.
MICROPHONE VOLUME
Allows you to adjust the volume of the microphone signal.
MICROPHONE EQ
Let’s you to control the low frequency and the high frequency of the
microphone signal.
MIXER CHANNEL
(NOTE: ALL 3 CHANNELS HAVE THE SAME FEATURES)
CHANNEL INPUT SELECTOR
The CHANNEL INPUT SELECTOR switches allow you to choose
which input will be controlled by that channels corresponding
volume FADER.
For example on CHANNEL (1) the INPUT SELECTOR allows you to
choose between PHONO 1/LINE 1 and LINE 2 , and also on CHAN-
NEL (2) the INPUT SELECTOR SWITCH will let you choose be-
tween PHONO 2/LINE 3 and LINE 4 and on CHANNEL (3) you can
choose between LINE 5 and the USB input.
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