Gemini XL-120MKII - Manual (Page 6)

4. Place TONE ARM (7) on ARM REST (11) and lock it in place with
the ARM CLAMP (10).
5. With the TONE ARM (7) locked on the ARM REST (11), hold the
COUNTERWEIGHT (9) steady with one hand while rotating the
STYLUS PRESSURE RING (12) until the numeral “0” on the ring
aligns with the center line on the TONE ARM (7) rear shaft. The hori-
zontal zero (0) balance should be completed.
6. Refloat the TONE ARM (7) to ensure horizontal zero (0) balance. If
zero balance has not been maintained, repeat counterweight steps 3-5.
7. After adjusting the horizontal zero (0) balance, turn the balanced
COUNTERWEIGHT (9) counter clockwise until the cartridge
manufacturer’s recommend stylus pressure appears on the STYLUS
PRESSURE RING (12) where it meets the center line of the TONE
ARM (7) rear shaft.
ADJUSTING THE ANTI-SKATING CONTROL:
Set the ANTI-SKATING CONTROL (13) to the same value as the sty-
lus pressure.
NOTE: THE CN- 25 CARTRIDGE THAT COMES WITH THE TURNTABLE HAS A
RECOMMENED TRACKING FORCE OF 3.0 GRAMS AND CAN have RANGE FROM 2.5 -
3.5 GRAMS.
INSTALLING THE DUSTCOVER:
1. Hold the dustcover in position, directly above the turntable, and
slide the hinge bases into the holders mounted on the rear panel.
2. Always raise the dustcover before removal.
3. 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 A 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).
NOTE: TO REDUCE HUM, MAKE SURE THE GROUND LUG IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO
THE GROUND SCREW.
TABLE A
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
BASIC OPERATION:
1. Place a record on the RUBBER MAT (5) which sits on the PLAT-
TER (2).
2. Select the desired speed by depressing the 33 or 45 SPEED
SELECTOR (19) button.
3. Turn the POWER (14) switch to the “ON” position, at which point
the STROBE ILLUMINATOR (built into the POWER (14) switch 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 (10) found on the ARM REST (11).
6. Push the START/STOP (17) button. The turntable PLATTER (2) will
start to spin.
7. Push the CUE LEVER (20) to the “UP” position.
8. Position the tone arm over the desired position on the record and
push the CUE LEVER (20) to the “DOWN” position. The TONE ARM
(7) will slowly lower onto the record at which time play will begin.
9. When play is over, raise the TONE ARM (7), move it to the ARM
REST (11), and secure it with the ARM CLAMP (10).
10. You now have the option of turning off the power by turning the
POWER (14) switch to the “OFF” position, or stopping the PLATTER
(2) by pushing the START/STOP (17) button and engaging the
electronic brake.
INTERRUPTING PLAY:
1. Pushing the CUE LEVER (20) to the “UP” position will cause the
TONE ARM (7) to lift stopping play.
2. Pushing the CUE LEVER (20) to the “DOWN” position will cause
the TONE ARM (7) to slowly lower onto the record at the point where
play was interrupted.
3. Pushing the START/STOP (17) button stops the PLATTER (2) and
leaves the TONE ARM (7) at the last play position on the record.
PLAYING 45 RPM RECORDS:
1. When playing a 45 rpm record with a large center hole, first place
the 45 ADAPTER (21) on the center spindle.
2. Be sure that the SPEED SELECTOR (19) switch is set to the 45
position and the 45 SPEED INDICATOR (18) is illuminated.
ADJUSTING THE PITCH CONTROL:
1. The XL-120 MKII is equipped with two PITCH CONTROLS (15,
16), one for each speed.
2. When the selected speed’s PITCH CONTROL (15, 16) is positioned
off center, the pitch can vary +/- 6%.
3. The PLATTER (2) is equipped with a STROBE RPM INDICATOR
STRIP (22). When the PLATTER (2) is spinning, the STROBE ILLU-
MINATOR (23) illuminates the STROBE RPM INDICATOR STRIP (22).
The bottom row of dots will appear to be stationary when the speed of
the platter is exactly 33 RPM-50 Hz (230V) and the top row will appear
to be stationary at 33 RPM-60Hz (115V).
SPECIFICATIONS:
TURNTABLE SECTION:
Type...............................................................Belt Drive Manual Turntable
Drive Method..................................................................................Belt Drive
Motor..............................................................................DC EG Servo Motor
Speed................................................................................33 1/3 or 45 RPM
Braking System..................................................Electronic Brake (Solenoid)
Platter..............................................................................11.82"/300mm Dia.
Wow and Flutter...............................................Less than 0.20% WRMS*
* THIS RATING REFERS TO THE TURNTABLE ASSEMBLY AND PLATTER ONLY AND
EXCLUDES EFFECTS OF RECORDS, CARTRIDGES OR TONEARMS.
TONEARM SECTION:
Type.................................................Statically Balanced S-Shaped Tonearm
Headshell Weight..................................................................................5.6 g
GENERAL:
Power Supply...........................................................AC 115/230V 60/50Hz
Power Consumption..........................................................................5 Watts
Dimensions.................................................................16.5" x 4.75" x 13.75"
...........................................................................420mm x 120mm x 350mm
Weight................................................................................7.75 lbs. (3.5 Kg)
SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. THE WEIGHT AND
DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE APPROXIMATE.
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OUTPUT CONNECTORS
MIXER OR
RECEIVER
L (WHITE) PHONO L CHANNEL
R (RED) PHONO R CHANNEL
GND (Spade Lug) GND SCREW