Gemini CS-02 Manuel page 5

CS-02 PROFESSIONAL 5-CHANNEL STEREO FX MIXER
INTRODUCTION:
Congratulations on your purchase of a Gemini CS-02 Professional 5-
Channel Stereo FX Mixer. The CS-02 will exceed your expectations for a
DJ mixer, with premium sound quality and a wealth of useful features. With
proper care and maintenance, your mixer will provide years of reliable per-
formance.
FEATURES:
- 5 Channels with pre-fader LED VU meters and 3-band rotary EQ
- 3 Mic, 10 Line, and 3 Phono/Line Convertible Inputs
- Master, Booth, Zone, and Record RCA outputs w/ Zone device selection
control
- 25 Channel-Assignable DSP effects with bright blue backlit LCD display
and 5-bank memory recall
- 6-Device Input routing matrix on each channel
- 30mm linear DSP parameter control
- Rotary Dry/Wet control
- Auto & Tap BPM counter with optional EFX tempo synchronization
- Faceplate-mounted RCA Rec Output and Aux Input
- Dedicated faceplate-mounted ¼" XLR combo mic input with 3-band EQ
and Talkover Function
- Master, Booth, and Zone outputs with independent rotary volume con-
trols
- XLR Master Balanced Output with master attenuation switch
- Balance control with Mono switch
- Push button Cue Section with CUE/PGM control & Split Cue function
- Large blue backlit EFX On/Off button
- Replaceable faders with X-Fader Curve Control
- X-Fader assignment on each audio input channel
- Dual VU master meters
- 19" Rack ears included
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 qual-
ified Gemini Sound Products service technician. In the USA: If you experi-
ence 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. When operating, ensure that the unit has adequate ven-
tilation.
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 CON-
TROLS OR SWITCHES.
CONNECTIONS / SETUP:
1. P S : The P S (67) turns the unit O
OWER WITCH OWER WITCH
Make sure the switch is in the 'O ' position prior to making any con-
FF
nections.
2. AC I : The AC I (65), located on the rear of the
/F
NLET W USE NLET
unit, is the connector which accepts the AC P
plied) used to power the unit.
3. V : The V
S S
OLTAGE ELECTION WITCH OLTAGE
allows the unit to operate on either 115 or 230 volt configura-
tions, for worldwide operation. Prior to using the unit, make
sure that this switch reflects the voltage supplied in your locality.
4. P /L I (42, 45, 48) and P
HONO INE NPUTS
S (43, 46, 49): These inputs allow for the connection of
WITCHES
a phono-level turntable or a line-level device. If you are connect-
ing a phono-level device, you must switch the corresponding
P /L S S to the PH position. When using a line-
HONO INE ELECTION WITCH
level device, such as a CD player, the corresponding P
S S must be set to the LN position. Note that if the repsec-
ELECTION WITCH
tive P is not in the correct position, it may
/L S S
HONO INE ELECTION WITCH
result in inaudible or distorted sound.
5. L (44, 47, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54): These inputs will acco-
I
INE NPUTS
modate an analog line-level signal, such as that from a CD play-
er.
6. G : When using turntables with the
T
ROUND ERMINAL
(42, 45, 48), it will be necessary to
P /L I
HONO INE NPUTS
connect the G T (55), to eliminate hum. With the Power O
ROUND ERMINAL
Simply fasten the grounding fork (included with the turntable's Phono
Cable) underneath any of the G
T
ROUND ERMINALS
the mixer.
7. XLR-1/4" C M 1 I (1): This input is found on the
OMBO IC NPUT
face of the mixer, and is used for connecting microphones that
are terminated with a 1/4" or XLR connector. This input is con-
trolled solely by the volume and EQ controls found directly
below the jack. For more information about using these controls, see the
Functions section.
8. M 2 M 3 1/4" I (57, 58): These inputs are used
IC AND IC NPUTS
for connecting additional microphones that are terminated
with a 1/4" connector. This is useful for situations that require
multiple microphones to be used at the same time. Keep in mind, howev-
er, that the using the M 2 M 3 1/4" I
IC AND IC
occupy audio Channels 1 and 2 on the mixer.
9. B XLR M
ALANCED ASTER
outputs carry balanced audio signals from the Master
bus of the mixer. Pin 2 is hot, Pin 3 is cold, and Pin 1
<5>
is ground. The M
which is sent to these outputs.
10. RCA M
anced audio signals from the Master bus of the mixer. The M
V
OLUME
to these outputs.
or O .
N FF
11. M
you to decrease the dB output of the M
This is useful for situations where the output voltage of the mixer
needs to be adjusted for use with certain PA and recording setups. By
(sup-
C
OWER ABLE default, it is OK to leave the M
'OFF' position. If you notice that the output seems overdriven, or that the
(66) maximum volume level that you wish to achieve is reached before the
S S
ELECTION WITCH
M LED VU M
ASTER
V A
OLUME TTENUATION
12. R
ECORD
connecting a recording device, as it is not altered by the M
/L S
HONO INE ELECTION
V
OLUME
This is useful in a live setting when you are required to change the
overall volume of your output, but you do not want to change
the level (or properties) of audio being fed to the recording
device. The Face-mounted R
/L
HONO INE
for connecting a recording device when the rear of the mixer is not easily
accessible.
13. B
OOTH
only the volume level sent to a monitoring system that is used with-
in the DJ booth. Although these RCA line-level outputs can be used
for virtually anything, they are designed to allow a performing DJ to
control the level of his monitors while spinning. Changing the level of the
booth outputs is accomplished by using the B
14. Z
,
ONE
FF
outputs on this mixer, in the sense that any one of the Audio
Channels (1 through 5), or the Master, can be assigned directly to this
(55) found on the rear of
output by using the Z
Audio Channels (1 through 5) is assigned to the Zone Bus, it is sent Pre-
Fader to the Z
has two rooms with separate systems but only one DJ. The DJ could have
a lounge music CD playing through Channel 1, with the C
F (22) all the way down, and the Z
ADER
Channel 1. The audio system in the second room, being driven by the
Zone Bus would output only the lounge music connected to Channel 1,
while the DJ could be actively spinning a completely different style of
music using the other channels on the mixer, which would only be output
to the system in the main room, connected via the M
60).
will require that they
NPUTS
15. A
nect any line-level audio device when the rear panel is not easi-
O (59): These audio
UTPUTS
ly accessible. The audio being fed to these jacks can be assigned to
Channels 4 or 5 by using the respective D
(30) determines the level of audio
V C
ASTER OLUME ONTROL
O (60): These audio outputs carry unbal-
ASTER UTPUTS
(30) determines the level of audio which is sent
C
ONTROL
(61): This switch allows
V A S
ASTER OLUME TTENUATION WITCH
O
ASTER UTPUTS
V A S
ASTER OLUME TTENUATION
(24) approaches 0dB, you may move the M
ETER
to the '-10dB' or '-20dB' position.
S
WITCH
RCA O (28, 62): These outputs is best suited for
UTPUTS
(30), M (32), or B
C B C
ONTROL ONO UTTON ALANCE
(28) are useful
RCA O
ECORD UTPUTS
(63): This output is typically used to control
RCA O
UTPUTS
V C
OOTH OLUME
RCA O (64): This output differs from the rest of the
UTPUTS
S C (25). When one of the
ONE ELECT ONTROL
. An example of this would be a club that
RCA O
ONE UTPUTS
HANNEL
S C
ONE ELECT ONTROL
ASTER
RCA I (27): These inputs can be used to con-
UXILARY NPUTS
/C A
EVICE HANNEL SSIGN
ASTER
(59, 60).
in the
WITCH
ASTER
ASTER
(29).
ONTROL
(31).
ONTROL
V
OLUME
(25) set to
O (59,
UTPUTS
(8).
K
NOBS