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 •
• Metal Corners/Full Metal Grill
• High Temp Voice Coil • Rigging Points
• Rubber Feet
• Stacking Grooves
GX-300:
• 12" Two Way Loudspeaker
• Compression Driver with 1.5" Titanium Diaphragm
• 1/4" & Speakon Inputs
• 200 Wrms, 800 Watts Peak Power
GX-400:
• 15" Two Way Loudspeaker
• Compression Driver with 1.75" Titanium Diaphragm
• 1/4" & Speakon Inputs
• 300 Wrms, 1000 Watts Peak Power
GX-350:
• Powered 12" Two Way Loudspeaker
• Compression Driver with 1.5" Titanium Diaphragm
• XLR & RCA Line Inputs
• Built-In Mixer with XLR & 1/4" Mic Input
• 200 Wrms, 800 Watts Peak Power
GX-450:
• Powered 15" Two Way Loudspeaker
• Compression Driver with 1.75" Titanium Diaphragm
• XLR & RCA Line Inputs
• Built-In Mixer with XLR & 1/4" Mic Input
• 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
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 theVOLTAGE 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
controls and before connecting the speaker.
VOLUME, LEVEL, & GAIN
1. For the GX-300/400 use a SPEAKON
to the SPEAKON
LINE OUTPUT
Auxiliary Line Outputs
• Easy Carry Handles
• Frequency Response 40-22 KHz
• 1/4" & Speakon
TM
Outputs
• Frequency Response 30-22 KHz
• 1/4" & Speakon
TM
Outputs
• Bass & Treble Controls
• 1/4" & XLR Line Outputs
•
Frequency Response 40-22 KHz
• Clip & Power LED
• Bass & Treble Controls
• 1/4" & XLR Line Outputs
•
Frequency Response 30-22 KHz
• Clip & Power LED
. Please refer servicing to a
.
.
from your AMPLIFIER
TM
CABLE
.
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
to XLR CABLE,
BALANCED 1/4"/XLR
the RCA (11) or XLR (12) INPUTS
you can use MIC 1 or MIC 2 with 1/4" or XLR CABLE
MICROPHONES
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,
an additional speaker using an additional speaker CABLE .
CHAIN-LINK
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
GX-300/400:
1. First turn on your MIXER or other signal source.
2. Then turn on your AMPLIFIER
as recommended by the AMPLIFIERS
3. Start playing from your TURNTABLE, CD PLAYER, MIC, etc
the volume controls from your mixer to a reasonable level.
GX-350/450:
1. First turn on your MIXER/MICROPHONES
turn on your SPEAKER
, the POWER LED (22)
from your TURNTABLE, CD PLAYER, MIC, etc
controls from your MIXER/MICROPHONES,
2. Use the MIC/LINE LEVEL (15, 16)
or LINE IN (11, 12)
levels. The MIC/LINE LEVEL (15, 16)
used to adjust the level of the LINE OUT (13, 14)
3. Use the SPEAKER LEVEL (17)
and use the TREBLE (18) & BASS (19)
SPEAKER,
levels. If your MIC 1 /MIC 2 (9, 10), LINE LEVEL (11, 12),
TREBLE & BASS
or SPEAKER LEVEL (17)
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
will compensate for the extra speakers.
AMPLIFIER
SET-UP:
Use the provided mounting hardware for a STAGE MONITORING
Slide the plastic legs into the holes on the side of the speaker. Refer to the
for location. You can also use a SPEAKER STAND
SET-UP GUIDE
inserting a stand into the STAND MOUNTING SOCKET (3),
the LOCKING PIN (8).
Another way to setup the speaker is to use the
SPEAKER RIGGING POINTS (2),
hang the speaker where appropriate. Speaker stands and mounting
hardware are available separately. The RUBBER FEET (4)
the speakers on top of each other within the STACKING GROOVES (1)
located on the top portion of the speaker. Use the EASYCARRYHANDLE(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.
(6)
or standard RCA CABLES,
to plug into the speaker. To connect a
.
together.
and increase the VOLUME or GAIN control
owner manual.
or other signal source, then
will be lit. Start playing
. and adjust the volume
to a reasonable level.
controls to adjust MIC 1 , MIC 2 (9, 10) ,
controls can be
signals as well.
control to adjust the overall level of the
controls to adjust the
is too loud or distorted the CLIP LED (23)
mounting hardware should be used to
using
& 14) to
. and adjust
will
setup.
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