CONTROLS:
(CONTINUED)
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CHANNEL ROTARY GAIN
The CHANNEL ROTARY GAIN allows you to boost the signal of each
individual channel depending on how low or high its input level is
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3 BAND EQUALIZER
The 3 BAND EQUALIZER adjust the tone of each CHANNEL by giv-
ing you a choice 3 frequencies (BANDS) to adjust , from LOW,
MIDRANGE (MID) and HIGH's ,you can use the adjustment knobs to
higher or lower the 3 separate frequencies till the sound of the music
program is appropriate for your listening environment.
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CHANNEL VOLUME FADER
After you have chosen which input you will use with the INPUT
SELECTOR the corresponding CHANNEL FADER will allow you to
adjust the volume for that particular CHANNEL.
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CROSSFADER ASSIGNMENT/ADJUSTMENT SWITCHES
The fader assignment push button allows you to assign which two
channel faders will be controlled by the CROSSFADER in the UP po-
sition the CROSSFADER will fade between channels (1) and (2), in
the down or pushed in position the CROSSFADER will fade between
channels (3) and (4). The CURVE ADJUSTMENT selector lets you
choose between two fader CURVE settings, positioning the switch to
the right will give you a gradual CROSSFADE and positioning the
switch to the left will give you a quick CROSSFADE.
CROSS FADER
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The CROSS FADER allows you to mix evenly from one source to an-
other. On the PS-828X The CROSSFADER is assignable between
either channels (1) and (2) or channels (3) and (4) depending on the
position of the fader assignment push button (see above).
The CROSS FADER on the PS-828X is also removable and if the
need arises can be replaced.The RG-45 (RAILGLIDE™)
DUAL-RAIL CROSS FADER, which has internal dual stainless steel
rails that allow the slider to ride smoothly and accurately from end to
end can be purchased from your local GEMINI dealer.
NOTE: WHEN USING THE CROSS FADER LIGHTLY GLIDE THE
FADER BACK AND FORTH. PRESSING DOWN ON THE
CONTROLS CAN BEND CONTACTS AND CAUSE A LOSS OF SOUND.
CHANNEL AND MASTER VU METERS
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The PS-828X has a VU METER on each channel that allows you to
monitor the decibel levels of its input, you also have a master output
VU METER that lets you monitor the decibel levels of the LEFT and
RIGHT MASTER output.
CUE MASTER SWITCH
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The VU METER has two display modes, in CUE mode it will display
the level of the channel you are cueing, in MASTER mode it displays
the main MASTER output.
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MASTER VOLUME ROTARY
The MASTER VOLUME ROTARY knob adjust the volume of the
MAIN output.
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CUE/PGM ROTARY
The CUE/PGM ROTARY determines the mix between the chosen
CHANNEL CUE SELECTOR and the MAIN OUTPUT mix.
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CUE VOLUME ROTARY KNOB
The CUE VOLUME ROTARY KNOB adjusts your HEADPHONE
MONITOR OUTPUT'S volume.
CHANNEL CUE SELECTOR SWITCH
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The CHANNEL CUE SELECTOR SWITCH allows you to choose
which channel you wish to monitor in your headphones by pressing
this switch on any channel you will be able to listen to that channels
input in your headphones multiple CHANNEL SWITCHES can be
pressed to monitor more than on input at a a time.
FADER REPLACEMENT:
1. UNSCREW THE FADER (B) SCREWS. DO NOT TOUCH INSIDE
SCREWS (C) CAREFULLY REMOVE OLD CROSS FADER AND UNPLUG
CABLE (D)
2. PLUG IN THE NEW CROSS
FADER INTO CABLE (D) AND
PLACE BACK INTO MIXER.
3. SCREW THE CROSS FADER TO
MIXER WITH THE FADER PLATE
SCREWS (B)
4. REPLACE THE FACE OF THE
MIXER AND SCREW THE FOUR
SCREWS BACK IN AND REPLACE THE FADER KNOBS.
SPECIFICATIONS:
INPUTS:
Phono............................................................................3mV,47 K Ohm
Line.........................................................................150 mV, 27 K Ohm
MIC.............................................................1.5 mV, 1 KOhm Balanced
OUTPUTS:
Max..........................................................................20V Peak-to Peak
Rec............................................................................225 mV, 5 K Ohm
GENERAL:
Frequency Response.........................................20Hz - 20KHz +/- 2dB
Distortion..................................................................................< 0.02%
S/N Ratio...................................................................Better than 85 dB
Headphone impedance............................................................32 Ohm
Power Source ..............................................................AC 15V 500mA
Unit dimensions............................................................10" x 3.3" x 12"
.............................................................................(318 x 85 x 356 mm)
Weight.......................................................................10.5 lbs (4.76 kg)
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTIFICATION
FOR IMPROVEMENT
PS-828X
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