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Gemini XL-500 User Manual

Gemini XL-500
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GEMINI
XL-500
DIRECT DRIVE
MANUAL
TURNTABLE
OPERATIONS MANUAL
Multi Language Instructions
English..................................................Page 3-5
Deutsch.................................................Page 6-8
Español.................................................Page 9-11
Francais...............................................Page 12-14
Italiano.................................................Page 15-17
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Gemini XL-500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Drive TypeDirect Drive
Tonearm TypeS-shaped
Pitch Control+/- 10%
PlatterAluminum Diecast
Signal to Noise Ratio> 50 dB
MotorDC Motor
Effective Tonearm Length230 mm
Overhang15 mm
Tracking Force Adjustment0-4 g
Output Voltage2.5 mV
Speed33 1/3, 45 RPM

Summary

Introduction

Features

Lists key features of the turntable like pitch control and braking.

Precautions

Advises users on safe operation and maintenance to prevent damage or shock.

Assembly and Set-Up

Turntable Platter Installation

Instructions for placing the platter and rubber mat on the turntable base.

Cartridge Installation

Guidance on connecting lead wires and mounting the cartridge in the headshell.

Headshell Installation

Steps for inserting and locking the headshell into the tonearm.

Counterweight Installation

How to slide and screw the counterweight onto the tonearm.

Adjusting Horizontal Zero Balance and Stylus Pressure

Procedure to balance the tonearm and set stylus pressure using the counterweight.

Adjusting the Anti-Skating Control

Setting the anti-skating control to match the stylus pressure.

Installing the Dustcover

Instructions for attaching the dustcover and recommendations for its use.

Operating Instructions

Unit Placement

Advice on positioning the turntable on a stable surface away from heat and speakers.

Connections

Details on connecting the turntable to a receiver or mixer using RCA plugs and ground.

Basic Operation

Step-by-step guide to playing a record, from placing it to stopping playback.

Interrupting Play

How to lift and lower the tonearm to pause and resume playback.

Playing 45 RPM Records

Specific steps for playing 45 RPM records, including using the adaptor.

Target Light

Instructions on how to operate the target light to illuminate the stylus.

XLR Lamp Adaptor

How to connect a gooseneck light to the XLR adaptor.

Adjusting the Pitch Control

Explains how to use the pitch control for speed adjustment and the strobe indicators.

Specifications

Turntable Section

Technical specifications for the turntable, including drive, motor, platter, and speed.

Tonearm Section

Technical specifications for the tonearm, covering type, length, mass, and tracking.

General

General specifications such as power supply, consumption, dimensions, and weight.

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