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iTRAX iPod MIXER CONSOLE
INTRODUCTION:
Congratulations on your purchase of a iTRAX iPod MIXER CONSOLE. The
iTRAX, aside from being stylish and easy-to-use, is a high quality DJ mixer
that can be used in a variety of settings. With proper care and maintenance,
your mixer will provide years of reliable performance.
FEATURES:
- Dual docking stations for Apple® iPod® digital music players
- USB port with dock switch allows library management via PC
- 2 Phono/Line convertible inputs for use with additional devices
- Composite video output for use with photo/video-enabled iPod®
- 3-Band rotary EQ with gain and cut feature per channel
- ¼" (6.35mm) Mic input with 2-Band EQ controls
- Master and Record RCA outputs
- Input selection switches
- Cue section with CH1/CH2 cue fader
- User replaceable X-Fader
- Lightweight, slimline design for complete portability
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 : The P (20) turns the unit O
S S
OWER WITCH OWER WITCH
sure the switch is in the 'O ' position prior to making any connections.
FF
2. AC I (31): The AC I (31), located on the rear of the unit, is the
NLET NLET
connector which accepts the AC A (supplied) used to power the unit.
DAPTER
3. P (24, 27) and P
/L I /L
HONO INE NPUTS HONO INE
These inputs allow for the connection of a phono-level turntable or a line-
level device. If you are connecting a phono-level device, you must switch
the corresponding P
using a line-level device, such as a CD player, the corresponding
P /L S
HONO INE ELECTION
the repsective P
it may result in inaudible or distorted sound.
4. G T
ROUND ERMINAL
(24, 27), it will be necessary to connect the G
inate hum. With the Power O
ed with the turntable's Phono Cable) underneath of the G
(26) found on the rear of the mixer.
5. 1/4" M
I
IC NPUT
used for connecting microphones that are terminated with a 1/4" connec-
tor. This input is controlled solely by the volume and EQ controls found
directly to the right of the jack. For more information about using these
controls, see the Functions section.
6. 1/4" H
EADPHONE
aly any type of headphones with a 1/4" (6.35mm) terminal.
7. C V
OMPOSITE
for video output from a Video or Photo enabled iPod. Note that video pro-
grams played back from an iPod may appear grainy when connected to a
monitor or TV, because of the resolution of the source file.
8. RCA M
ASTER
signals from the Master bus of the mixer. The M
determines the level of audio which is sent to these outputs.
9. R
RCA O
ECORD
a recording device, as it is not altered by the M
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 of audio
being fed to the recording device. If you are not using a recording device,
these outputs are capable of driving another amplifier or speaker system,
but the volume will have to be set independently from the M
C (19).
ONTROL
10. iPod D
OCK
C , the iPod D
RADLE
audio and charging capabilities.
11. USB I
NPUT
your iPods. Using a standard A-to-B type USB cable, connect the iTRAX to
any personal computer. Upon inserting your iPod into the iPod D
it may be accessed via your PC, for the purpose of managing music collec-
tions. The iPod which is accessed through the USB I
mined by the position of the iPod 1/iPod 2 USB S
there is an iPod connected to your PC via the USB Input (29), you must
eject it properly, and remove the USB cable prior to moving the position of
or O . Make
N FF
the iPod 1/iPod 2 USB Selector switch (30). Once you have followed this
procedure, you may reconnect the USB cable and manage music on the
opposite iPod. Please note that if you plan on using multiple iPods in con-
junction with iTunes software, you should disable automatic updates first
to prevent iTunes from erasing your music during syncronization! Gemini
(25, 28):
S S
ELECTOR WITCHES
assumes no liability arising from the inability to configure iTunes properly!
to the PH position. When
/L S S
HONO INE ELECTOR WITCH
S must be set to the LN position. Note that if
WITCH
/L S S is not in the correct position,
HONO INE ELECTION WITCH
: When using turntables with the P
HONO
T
ROUND ERMINAL
, Simply fasten the grounding fork (includ-
FF
ROUND
(11): This input is found on the face of the mixer, and is
O (18): This output is used for connecting virtu-
UTPUT
O (21): For iPod #2 (right side) only, this allows
IDEO UTPUT
(22): These audio outputs carry unbalanced audio
O
UTPUTS
V
ASTER OLUME
(23): These outputs is best suited for connecting
UTPUTS
V C
ASTER OLUME
(1) and D C : In conjunction with the D
OCKING RADLE
(1) is where the iPod connects to the mixer for both
OCK
(29): This port allows you to use your iTRAX as a dock for
NPUT
switch (30). If
ELECTOR
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FUNCTIONS:
1. M V (12): This rotary control alters the volume of the
IC OLUME
Microphone that is plugged into the 1/4" M
2. M H B EQ (14): This rotary control alters the amount of high
IC IGH AND
frequency that is applied to the Microphone. Turning the control clockwise
increases the high frequencies, while turning the control counterclockwise
decreases. In the middle position (the rotary control is detented here),
/L I
INE NPUTS
there is no change being made to the audio signal.
(26), to elim-
3. M EQ (15): This rotary control alters the amount of low
1 L B
IC OW AND
frequency that is applied to the Microphone. Turning the control clockwise
T
ERMINALS
increases the low frequencies, while turning the control counterclockwise
decreases. In the middle position (the rotary control is detented here),
there is no change being made to the audio signal.
4. I (2): Using these switches allows you to switch
S S
NPUT ELECTOR WITCH
between the iPod or external input device connected to either channel.
5. C G C (3): These controls, found on each mixer chan-
HANNEL AIN ONTROL
nel, allow you to increase or decrease the volume of each channel. This is
useful for matching levels during mixing, or to make additional signal
boosts when the C V
HANNEL OLUME
6. C EQ (4): This rotary control, found on each channel,
H B
HANNEL IGH AND
alters the amount of high frequency that is applied to the corresponding
channel. Turning the control clockwise increases the high frequencies,
while turning the control counterclockwise decreases. In the middle posi-
tion (the rotary control is detented here), there is no change being made
to the audio signal.
(19)
C
ONTROL
7. C EQ (5): This rotary control, found on each channel,
M B
HANNEL ID AND
alters the amount of midrange frequency that is applied to the correspon-
ding channel. Turning the control clockwise increases the midrange fre-
(19).
ONTROL quencies, while turning the control counterclockwise decreases. In the
middle position (the rotary control is detented here), there is no change
being made to the audio signal.
8. C EQ (6): This rotary control, found on each channel,
L B
HANNEL OW AND
alters the amount of low frequency that is applied to the corresponding
V
channel. Turning the control clockwise increases the low frequencies,
ASTER OLUME
while turning the control counterclockwise decreases. In the middle posi-
tion (the rotary control is detented here), there is no change being made
OCKING
to the audio signal.
9. C (16): This fader allows you to select which
CUE S
HANNEL ELECTOR
device you would like to preview through the headphones. When the fader
is all the way to the left, only Channel 1 will be heard through the head-
phones. When the fader is all the way to the right, only Channel 2 will be
(1),
OCK
heard through the headphones. When the fader is in the middle, an equal
mix of Channel 1 and Channel 2 will be heard through the headphones.
(29) is deter-
10. C (17): This controls the volume of the H
V C
UE OLUME ONTROL
O (18).
UTPUT
11. C V F (7): These controls, found on each channel,
HANNEL OLUME ADER
allow you to control the amount of signal that is sent to the output of the
mixer.
12. M LED VU M (8): This VU meter displays the level of the sig-
ASTER ETER
nal being output through the M
sound, this should not exceed +5dB on the meter.
13. M
V C
ASTER OLUME ONTROL
ume of the audio being sent out through the M
I (11).
IC NPUT
F (7) do not provide enough.
ADERS
EADPHONE
O of the mixer. For optimal
ASTER UTPUTS
(19): This rotary control determines the vol-
O (22).
ASTER UTPUTS