Gemini GX-350 - Manual (Page 6)

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INTRODUCTION:
Congratulations on your purchase of a Gemini product.
Your product is a state of the art unit, backed by a 1
year limited warranty. With proper care and maintenance,
your unit will provide years of reliable service. Please
register yopur product online at http://www.geminidj.com
or using the included form at the end of this manual.
FEATURES:
All GX Speakers Come With Stand Mounts to Turn Your Speakers Into Stage Monitors.
All GX Speakers Have the Following:
• Aluminum Die-Cast Woofer • Stand Mounting Socket • Auxiliary Line Outputs
• Metal Corners/Full Metal Grill • High Temp Voice Coil • Rigging Points
• Rubber Feet • Stacking Grooves • Easy Carry Handles
GX-300:
• 12” Two Way Loudspeaker • Compression Driver with 1.5” Titanium Diaphragm
• 1/4” & Speakon Inputs • Frequency Response 40-22 KHz
• 200 Wrms, 800 Watts Peak Power • 1/4” & Speakon TM Outputs
GX-400:
• 15” Two Way Loudspeaker • Compression Driver with 1.75” Titanium Diaphragm
• 1/4” & Speakon Inputs • Frequency Response 30-22 KHz
• 300 Wrms, 1000 Watts Peak Power • 1/4” & Speakon TM Outputs
GX-350:
• Powered 12” Two Way Loudspeaker • Bass & Treble Controls
• Compression Driver with 1.5” Titanium Diaphragm • 1/4” & XLR Line Outputs
• XLR & RCA Line Inputs • Frequency Response 40-22 KHz
• Built-In Mixer with XLR & 1/4” Mic Input • Clip & Power LED
• 200 Wrms, 800 Watts Peak Power
GX-450:
• Powered 15” Two Way Loudspeaker • Bass & Treble Controls
• Compression Driver with 1.75” Titanium Diaphragm • 1/4” & XLR Line Outputs
• XLR & RCA Line Inputs • Frequency Response 30-22 KHz
• Built-In Mixer with XLR & 1/4” Mic Input • Clip & Power LED
• 300 Wrms, 1000 Watts Peak Power
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 are,
NO USER REPLACEABLE PARTS INSIDE . Please refer servicing to a
qualified Gemini Sound Products service technician.
In the USA: If you experience problems with this unit, please call 1 (732) 738-9003 for
Gemini Customer Service. Do not attempt to return this equipment to your dealer.
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 .
LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION:
The GEMINI GX-350/450 speakers are a dual voltage unit operating at
115 or 230 volts. Be sure to set the proper voltage:
1. Place the head of a screwdriver in the center of the VOLTAGE SELECTOR (24)
switch found on the rear panel.
2. Slide the switch to 115 or 230 volts.
3. Do not force or twist the switch. Excessive force may cause damage. If
the switch does not move smoothly, contact a qualified technician.
CONNECTIONS:
Make sure ALL your equipment is completely OFF and lower ALL
VOLUME, LEVEL, & GAIN controls and before connecting the speaker.
1. For the GX-300/400 use a SPEAKON TM CABLE from your AMPLIFIER
LINE OUTPUT to the SPEAKON TM INPUT JACK (6) .
2. For the GX-350/450 you can connect a MIXER or MICROPHONES
directly into your speaker. For your MIXER you can use either, a
BALANCED 1/4”/XLR to XLR CABLE, or standard RCA CABLES, using
the RCA (11) or XLR (12) INPUTS to plug into the speaker. To connect a
MICROPHONES you can use MIC 1 or MIC 2 with 1/4” or XLR CABLE
to plug into the 1/4” (9) or XLR (10) INPUTS .
NOTE: ONLY THE GX-450 SPEAKERS HAVE A MIC 2 INPUT!
3. You can also use the AUXILIARY LINE OUTPUT JACKS (7, 13, & 14) to
CHAIN-LINK an additional speaker using an additional speaker CABLE .
NOTE: PLEASE REFER TO THE CONNECTIONS GUIDE FOR DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS!
OPERATION:
The speakers can be used in PAIRS for a NORMAL setup, or in groups of
FOUR when CHAIN-LINKED together.
GX-300/400:
1. First turn on your MIXER or other signal source.
2. Then turn on your AMPLIFIER and increase the VOLUME or GAIN control
as recommended by the AMPLIFIERS owner manual.
3. Start playing from your TURNTABLE, CD PLAYER, MIC, etc . and adjust
the volume controls from your mixer to a reasonable level.
GX-350/450:
1. First turn on your MIXER/MICROPHONES or other signal source, then
turn on your SPEAKER , the POWER LED (22) will be lit. Start playing
from your TURNTABLE, CD PLAYER, MIC, etc . and adjust the volume
controls from your MIXER/MICROPHONES, to a reasonable level.
2. Use the MIC/LINE LEVEL (15, 16) controls to adjust MIC 1 , MIC 2 (9, 10) ,
or LINE IN (11, 12) levels. The MIC/LINE LEVEL (15, 16) controls can be
used to adjust the level of the LINE OUT (13, 14) signals as well.
3. Use the SPEAKER LEVEL (17) control to adjust the overall level of the
SPEAKER, and use the TREBLE (18) & BASS (19) controls to adjust the
TREBLE & BASS levels. If your MIC 1 /MIC 2 (9, 10), LINE LEVEL (11, 12),
or SPEAKER LEVEL (17) is too loud or distorted the CLIP LED (23) will
be lit, at this point adjust your volume to an appropriate level.
CHAIN-LINK:
Only 1 additional speaker can be added to each speaker in a CHAIN-
LINK setup. Connect your speakers first then follow the setup steps, your
AMPLIFIER will compensate for the extra speakers.
SET-UP:
Use the provided mounting hardware for a STAGE MONITORING setup.
Slide the plastic legs into the holes on the side of the speaker. Refer to the
SET-UP GUIDE for location. You can also use a SPEAKER STAND by
inserting a stand into the STAND MOUNTING SOCKET (3), tighten using
the LOCKING PIN (8). Another way to setup the speaker is to use the
SPEAKER RIGGING POINTS (2), mounting hardware should be used to
hang the speaker where appropriate. Speaker stands and mounting
hardware are available separately. The RUBBER FEET (4) are for stacking
the speakers on top of each other within the STACKING GROOVES (1)
located on the top portion of the speaker. Use the EASY CARRY HANDLE (5)
for easy transportation.
SPECIFICATIONS:
SEE PAGE 10 FOR SPECIFICATIONS.
SHOULD YOU EXPERIENCE ANY DIFFICULTIES OR PROBLEMS,
PLEASE CALL: 1 (732) 738-9003 FOR GEMINI CUSTOMER SERVICE.