Gemini XL-100 - Manual (Page 5)

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L (WHITE)
R (RED)
GND (Spade Lug)
MIXER OR
RECEIVER OUTPUT CONNECTORS
PHONO L CHANNEL
PHONO R CHANNEL
GND Screw
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 (7) 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.
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 sliding the SPEED SELECTOR (20) switch
to either the 33 or the 45 position.
3. Remove the stylus protector (if applicable to your cartridge).
4. Release the ARM CLAMP (10) found on the ARM REST (11).
5. Push the CUE LEVER (21) to the “UP” position and move the TONE
ARM (7) toward the record. The PLATTER (2) will start revolving, at
which point the STROBE ILLUMINATOR (24) and the SPEED INDICA-
TOR (19) (for the selected speed) will illuminate.
6. Position the tone arm over the desired groove on the record and push
the CUE LEVER (21) to the “DOWN” position. The TONE ARM (7) will
slowly lower onto the record at which time play will begin.
7. When play is over (at the end of the record), the TONE ARM (7) will raise
automatically and return the TONE ARM to the ARM REST (11). Power
to the unit will turn off automatically.
INTERRUPTING PLAY:
1. Pushing the CUE LEVER (21) to the “UP” position will cause the TONE
ARM (7) to lift stopping play.
2. Pushing the CUE LEVER (21) to the “DOWN” position will cause the
TONE ARM (7) to slowly lower onto the record at the point where play
was interrupted.
3. Pressing the REJECT (14) button will cause the TONE ARM (7) to raise
and return to the ARM REST (11) stopping play and turning the power
off.
4. Pushing the START/STOP (18) 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 (22) on the center spindle.
2. Be sure that the SPEED SELECTOR (20) switch is set to the 45 position
and the 45 SPEED INDICATOR (19) is illuminated.
ADJUSTING THE PITCH CONTROL:
1. The XL-100 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
(23) and the POWER (17) switch contains a built in STROBE ILLUMINA-
TOR (24). When the PLATTER (2) is spinning, the STROBE ILLUMINA-
TOR illuminates the STROBE RPM INDICATOR STRIP. 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 station-
ary at 33 RPM-60Hz (115V).
Specifications
Turntable Section:
Type.........................................................Belt Drive Semi-AutomaticTurntable
Drive Method.....................................................................................Belt Drive
Motor.................................................................................................DC Motor
Speed..................................................................................33 1/3 or 45 RPM
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................................................................115V 60Hz/230V 50Hz
Power Consumption............................................................................5 Watts
Dimensions................................................................16.5" x 4.75" x 13.75"
420 x 120 x 350 mm
Weight..................................................................................7.75 lbs. (3.5 kg)
Specifications are subject to change without notice. The weight and
dimensions shown are approximate.