Gemini PA-7000 User Manual

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Gemini PA-7000 Specifications

General

Channels	2
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	<0.1%
Frequency Response	20Hz - 20kHz
Input Impedance	20k ohms (balanced), 10k ohms (unbalanced)
Protection	Thermal, short circuit, DC offset, overload
Connectors (Inputs)	XLR, 1/4" TRS
Connectors (Outputs)	Speakon, Binding Post
Dimensions	19" x 3.5" x 15.75" (483mm x 89mm x 400mm)

Summary

Introduction, Cautions, and Connection

Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing the Gemini PA-7000 preamplifier. Read all instructions carefully before use.

Cautions and Safety Warnings

Essential safety guidelines including avoiding electrical shock, heat, moisture, and using proper cleaning methods.

Connection Procedures

Instructions for connecting sources like turntables, CD players, tuners, tape decks, and microphones to the PA-7000.

PA-7000 Operation and Controls

Power and Input Selection

How to power on the unit and select the desired input source for amplification.

Tape Monitor Function

Engage or disengage the tape monitor circuit to listen to tape deck playback.

Microphone and Volume Controls

Adjusts microphone level, overall volume, and balance between left/right channels.

Tone and Special Function Controls

Adjusts bass, mid, treble frequencies, and headphone output.

Mono, Mute, and Filters

Features for blending stereo to mono, muting output, and filtering low-frequency noise.

Loudness Compensation

Engages a circuit to boost bass and treble at low-to-medium volume levels.

Ground Lift Switch Operation

Guide to using the ground lift switch to eliminate ground loops and hum.

Technical Specifications

Input Sensitivity and Impedance

Details on input levels and impedance for microphone, phono, and line-level sources.

Output and Distortion Specifications

Information on output levels, impedance, and total harmonic distortion across inputs.

General Performance Metrics

Frequency response, tone control ranges, signal-to-noise ratios, power, and dimensions.