Gemini PDT-6000 Manual Del Operador página 5

CARTRIDGE HEIGHT (mm)
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
For example, if the height of the cartridge is 18.5 mm, the ARM
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT RING (13) reference line should be positioned
between 3 and 4 on the HEIGHT SCALE (14).
INSTALLING THE DUSTCOVER:
1. Mount the hinges onto the dustcover.
2. Hold the dustcover in position, directly above the turntable, and slide
the hinge bases into the holders mounted on the rear panel.
3. Always raise the dustcover before removal.
4. 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 B 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).
OUTPUT CONNECTORS
L (WHITE)
R (RED)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
BASIC OPERATION:
1. Place a record on the NEOPRENE MAT (4) which sits on the
PLATTER (2).
2. Select the desired speed by depressing the 33 or 45 SPEED
SELECTOR BUTTON (18) . Press both the 33 and 45 SPEED
SELECTOR BUTTONS (18) at the same time for 78 RPM.
3. Turn the POWER SWITCH (16) to the "ON" position, at which point
the strobe illuminator (built into the POWER SWITCH (16) 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 (9) found on the ARM REST (10).
6. Push the START STOP BUTTON (17) . The turntable PLATTER (2) will
start to spin.
7. Push the CUE LEVER (19) to the "UP" position.
8. Position the TONE ARM (6) over the desired position on the record and
push the CUE LEVER (19) to the "DOWN" position. The TONE ARM
(6) will slowly lower onto the record at which time play will begin.
9. When play is over, raise the TONE ARM (6), move it to the ARM REST
(10), and secure it with the ARM CLAMP (9).
10. You now have the option of turning off the power by turning the POWER
SWITCH (16) to the "OFF" position, or stopping the PLATTER (2) by
pushing the START STOP BUTTON (17) and engaging the electronic brake.
INTERRUPTING PLAY:
Pushing the CUE LEVER (19) to the "UP" position will cause the TONE
ARM (6) to lift, stopping play.
2. Pushing the CUE LEVER (19) to the "DOWN" position will cause the
TONE ARM (6) to slowly lower onto the record at the point where play
was interrupted.
TABLE A
SCALE READING
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
TABLE B
MIXER OR
RECEIVER
LEFT CHANNEL
RIGHT CHANNEL
PLAYING 45 RPM RECORDS:
1. When playing a 45 RPM record with a large center hole, first place the
45 ADAPTER on the center spindle.
2. Be sure that the 45 SPEED SELECTOR BUTTON (18) is pushed and
the 45 SPEED INDICATOR is illuminated.
TARGET LIGHT:
1. Push the TARGET LIGHT SWITCH (21) firmly and the TARGET LIGHT
(22) will raise into position and illuminate the stylus tip.
2. To lower the TARGET LIGHT (22), push down on it until it locks in the
casing.
3. When not being used, the TARGET LIGHT (22) should be kept in the
lowered position.
ADJUSTING THE PITCH & KEY CONTROL:
1. The PDT-6000 is equipped with PITCH CONTROL (23) and QUARTZ
LOCK (25). When the QUARTZ LOCK (25) is activated, the QUARTZ
LOCK LED (24) lights GREEN, and the speed will be exactly 33 1/3,
45 or 78 rpm depending on which speed has been selected
regardless of the position of the pitch control. PITCH CONTROL (23)
automatically disengages when the QUARTZ LOCK (25) is activated.
2. When the QUARTZ LOCK (25) is off, you can adjust the PITCH
CONTROL (23). When you move the PITCH CONTROL (23) off
center, the tempo can vary +/- 4%, +/- 8%, +/- 16% or +/- 35%,
depending on which RANGE BUTTON (31) you select. These are
lighted buttons and will light up when pressed.
* Note: If your speed is 33 1/3 rpm and you adjust the tempo to
+35% your speed will be exactly 45 rpm. Conversely, if your
speed is 45 rpm and you adjust the tempo to -35% your speed
will be exactly 33 1/3 rpm.
3. By adjusting the KEY CONTROL (32) you can raise or lower the key of
the music. The key can vary +/- 4%, +/- 8%, +/- 16% or +/- 35%,
depending on which RANGE BUTTON (31) you select.
4. Push the QUARTZ LOCK BUTTON (25) to bring the speed back to
exactly 33 1/3, 45 or 78 RPM when the PITCH CONTROL (23) is
positioned off center. Disengaging the QUARTZ LOCK (25) will bring
the platter speed back to the original setting.
5. When you press the MASTER TEMPO BUTTON (33) you will be able
to adjust the tempo of the record using the PITCH CONTROL (23).
The KEY CONTROL (32) will be de-activated. The key of the music
will be automatically adjusted to remain in the original key of the record,
as you vary the tempo. The MASTER TEMPO LED (35) will light when
the MASTER TEMPO BUTTON (33) is pressed.
6. The KEY ON BUTTON (34), when pressed allows you to adjust the
PITCH CONTROL (23) and KEY CONTROL (32) independently of each
other. The KEY ON LED (36) will light when the KEY ON BUTTON (34)
is pressed.
* Note: The MASTER TEMPO BUTTON (33), KEY ON BUTTON (34),
PITCH CONTROL (23), and KEY CONTROL (32) can only be used
through the LINE OUTPUT JACKS (40) and DIGITAL OUTPUT JACK
(42). They cannot be used when the PHONO/LINE SWITCH (41) is set
to PHONO.
7. The PLATTER (2) is equipped with a STROBE RPM INDICATOR STRIP
(26) and the POWER SWITCH (16) contains built in STROBE LIGHTS
(27). When the PLATTER (2) is spinning, the STROBE LIGHTS (27)
illuminate the STROBE RPM INDICATOR STRIP (26). The bottom row
of dots will appear to be stationary when the pitch is -3.3%. The
second row of dots from the bottom will appear to be stationary when
the speed is exactly 33 1/3, 45 or 78 RPM depending on which SPEED
SELECTOR BUTTONS (18) are pushed. The third row of dots from the
bottom will appear to be stationary when the pitch is +3.3%. The top
row of dots will appear to be stationary when the pitch is +7.2%.
USING THE REVERSE BUTTON:
1. Press the REVERSE BUTTON (29) to reverse the rotation of the
1.
PLATTER (2) (the REVERSE LED (30) will light while in reverse
mode). Press the REVERSE BUTTON (29) a second time to return to
normal play.
DIGITAL DISPLAY:
1. The DIGITAL DISPLAY (20) indicates PITCH PERCENTAGE & BPM.
The BPM/PITCH BUTTON (37) allows you to select what you would
like displayed, either the PITCH PERCENTAGE or the BPM.
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