Gemini XL-120Mkll - Manual (Page 6)

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wise will cause the opposite. Turn the COUNTERWEIGHT clockwise or
counter clockwise as needed until the TONE ARM (7) is balanced
horizontally. You can easily tell this by watching for the point where the
TONE ARM (7) “floats” freely.
4. Place TONE ARM (7) on ARM REST (11) and lock it in place with the
ARM CLAMP (10).
5. With the TONE ARM (7) locked on the ARM REST (11), hold the
COUNTERWEIGHT (9) steady with one hand while rotating the
STYLUS PRESSURE RING (12) until the numeral “0” on the ring aligns
with the center line on the TONE ARM 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 (9) counter clockwise until the cartridge
manufacturer’s recommend stylus pressure appears on the STYLUS
PRESSURE RING (12) where it meets the center line of the TONE ARM
(7) rear shaft.
ADJUSTING THE ANTI-SKATING CONTROL:
Set the ANTI-SKATING CONTROL (13) to the same value as the stylus
pressure.
NOTE: THE CN- 25 CARTRIDGE THAT COMES WITH THE
TURNTABLE HAS A RECOMMENED TRACKING FORCE OF 3.0
GRAMS AND CAN HAVE RANGE FROM 2.5 - 3.5 GRAMS.
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.
CONNECTIONS:
1. Plug the AC power plug into an appropriate outlet.
2. See Table A for proper connection of the output RCA plugs and ground
connector. Make sure that all the plugs are firmly plugged into the
appropriate jacks (phono inputs). To reduce hum, make sure the ground
lug is firmly connected to the ground screw.
TABLE A
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
BASIC OPERATION:
1. Place a record on the RUBBER MAT (5) which sits on the PLATTER (2).
2. Select the desired speed by depressing the 33 or 45 SPEED
SELECTOR (19) button.
3. Turn the POWER (14) switch to the “ON” position, at which point the
strobe illuminator (built into the POWER (14) switch 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 (10) found on the ARM REST (11).
6. Push the START STOP (17) button. The turntable PLATTER (2) will
start to spin.
7. Push the CUE LEVER (20) to the “UP” position.
8. Position the tone arm over the desired position on the record and push
the CUE LEVER (20) to the “DOWN” position. The TONE ARM (7) will
slowly lower onto the record at which time play will begin.
9. When play is over, raise the TONE ARM (7), move it to the ARM REST
(11), and secure it with the ARM CLAMP (10).
10.You now have the option of turning off the power by turning the
POWER (14) switch to the “OFF” position, or stopping the PLATTER
(2) by pushing the START STOP (17) button and engaging the
electronic brake.
INTERRUPTING PLAY:
1. Pushing the CUE LEVER (20) to the “UP” position will cause the TONE
ARM (7) to lift stopping play.
2. Pushing the CUE LEVER (20) to the “DOWN” position will cause the
TONE ARM (7) to slowly lower onto the record at the point where play
was interrupted.
3. Pushing the START/STOP (17) button stops the PLATTER (2) and
leaves the TONE ARM (7) at the last play position on the record.
PLAYING 45 RPM RECORDS:
1. When playing a 45 rpm record with a large center hole, first place the
45 ADAPTER (21) on the center spindle.
2. Be sure that the SPEED SELECTOR (19) switch is set to the 45 position
and the 45 SPEED INDICATOR (18) is illuminated.
ADJUSTING THE PITCH CONTROL:
1. The XL-120 MKII is equipped with two PITCH CONTROLS (15, 16),
one for each speed.
2. When the selected speed’s PITCH CONTROL (15, 16) is positioned off
center, the pitch can vary +/- 6%.
3. The PLATTER (2) is equipped with a STROBE RPM INDICATOR STRIP
(22). When the PLATTER (2) is spinning, the STROBE ILLUMINATOR
illuminates the STROBE RPM INDICATOR STRIP (23). The bottom row
of dots will appear to be stationary when the speed of the platter is
exactly 33 RPM-50 Hz (230V) and the top row will appear to be
stationary at 33 RPM-60Hz (115V).
SPECIFICATIONS:
TURNTABLE SECTION:
Type...................................................................Belt Drive Manual Turntable
Drive Method..................................................................................Belt Drive
Motor...............................................................................DC EG Servo Motor
Speed.................................................................................33 1/3 or 45 RPM
Braking System..................................................Electronic Brake (Solenoid)
Platter...............................................................................11.82"/300mm Dia.
Wow and Flutter....................................................Less than 0.20% WRMS*
* This rating refers to the turntable assembly and platter only
and excludes effects of records, cartridges or tonearms.
TONEARM SECTION:
Type.................................................Statically Balanced S-Shaped Tonearm
Headshell Weight...................................................................................5.6 g
GENERAL:
Power Supply...........................................................AC 115/230V 60/50Hz
Power Consumption..........................................................................5 Watts
Dimensions.................................................................16.5" x 4.75" x 13.75"
............................................................................420mm x 120mm x 350mm
Weight................................................................................7.75 lbs. (3.5 Kg)
SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
THE WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE APPROXIMATE.
L (WHITE)
R (RED)
GND (Spade Lug)
MIXER OR
RECEIVER OUTPUT CONNECTORS
PHONO L CHANNEL
PHONO R CHANNEL
GND SCREW