gemini TT-1200 Belt Drive Turntable Record Player Instruction Manual
- June 17, 2024
- gemini
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Gemini TT-1200 Belt Drive Turntable Record Player
PLEASE READ BEFORE USING APPLIANCE
IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTION
CAUTION
This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are
used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic
interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use
shielded cables and connectors for connections. The exclamation point within
an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance. The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be
of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to the person.
- READ INSTRUCTIONS: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
- RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
- HEED WARNINGS: All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
- FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS: All operating and use instructions should be followed.
- CLEANING: The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.
- ATTACHMENTS: Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
- WATER AND MOISTURE: Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.
- ACCESSORIES: Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
- CART: A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. See Figure A.
- VENTILATION: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure the reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surfaces. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
- POWER SOURCES: This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.
- LOCATION: The appliance should be installed in a stable location.
- NON-USE PERIODS: The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long time.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION
If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding type Fig. A power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.
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POWER-CORD PROTECTION: Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
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OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING: If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information about proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of the antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure B.
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LIGHTNING: For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
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POWER LINES: An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
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OVERLOADING: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
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OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY: Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
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SERVICING: Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
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DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
- When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
- If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
- If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
- If the product does not operate normally follow the operating instructions.
- Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
- If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
- When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
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SAFETY CHECK: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
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WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING: The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
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HEAT: The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Note:- If the appliance with a power plug and coupler as a disconnect device, the disconnect device should be easy to operate.
- Equipment should not have been dripping or splashing up and down but also shows the device should not be a class, such as vases filled with liquids.
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PANEL SUPERIOR
FACE SUPERIEURE OBEN
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PANEL TRASERO
FACE ARRIERE HINTEN
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing the Gemini TT-1200 turntable. This unit is backed by a l-year warranty. Before use, we suggest that you carefully read all the instructions.
FEATURES
TT-1200
- Professional belt-drive turntable
- Battle and club-style design
- +/-10% Variable pitch slider
- Solid aluminium platter
- Fully adjustable counterweight anti-skating control
- 33 and 45 RPM, target light
- Headshell with CN-15 cartridge and felt slipmat included
- CA cable included
- SB computer connectivity for PC and Mac
- Audacity recording software included
- Line level RCA output (with Built-in Preamp & Phono/Line switch
PRECAUTIONS
- All instructions should be read before using this equipment
- To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not open the unit. Please refer all servicing needs to a Gemini-qualified service technician.
- Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or a heat source such as a radiator or stove.
- This unit should be cleaned only with a damp cloth. Avoid solvents or other cleaning detergents
- When moving this equipment it should be placed in its original carton and packaging. This will reduce the risk of damage during transit
- DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
- DO NOT USE SPRAY CLEANERS OR LUBRICANTS ON CONTROLS SURFACES OR SWITCHES
HEADSHELL INSTALLATION
Insert the HEADSHELL into the front of the tubular TONE ARM. While holding the
HEADSHELL firmly in a horizontal position, turn the LOCKING NUT
counterclockwise until the HEADSHELL is locked in place. Be sure not to over-
tighten the LOCKING NUT.
COUNTERWEIGHT INSTALLATION
- Slide the COUNTERWEIGHT onto the rear of the TONE ARM with the numbered stylus gauge facing forward.
- Twist the CO WEIGHT counterclockwise lightly, to screw it onto the rear of the TONEARM.
ADJUSTING HORIZONTAL ZERO BALANCE AND STYLUS PRESSURE
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Without touching the stylus tip, remove the stylus protector(if your cartridge has a detachable one.
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Release the ARM CLAMPand lift the TONE ARM off the ARM REST
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Counterclockwise advancement of the COUNTERWEIGHT will cause the cartridge side of the TONE ARM to be lowered, turning it clockwise will cause the opposite. Turn the COUNTERWEIGHT clockwise or counterclockwise as
needed until the TONE ARM is balanced horizontally. You can easily tell this by watching the point where the TONE ARM”floats” freely. -
Place TONE ARM on ARM REST and lock it in place with the ARM CLAMP
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With the TONE ARM locked on the ARM REST, hold the COUNTERWEIGHT steady with one hand while rotating the STYLUS PRESSURE RING until the numeral” O” on the ring aligns with the centre line on the TONE ARM rear shaft. The HORIZONTAL ZERO (0) balance should be completed.
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Re-float the TONE ARM to ensure HORIZONTAL ZERO (0)balance. If zero balance has not been maintained, repeat steps 3-5.
CONNECTIONS MAIN POWER RECEPTACLE
Connect the detachable line cord (included in the box with your TT-1200 to the
power receptacle, and plug the other end of the line cord into an AC outlet.
The TT-1200 has a universal power supply that can accept any AC voltage from
100 VAC to 240 VAC. No need for voltage select switches. It will work
virtually anywhere in the world. It is less susceptible to voltage sags or
spikes than conventional power supplies, providing greater electromagnetic
isolation and better protection against AC line noise
- PHONO RCA OUTPUTS: This set of outputs carries the audio 2 signal from the turntable portion of the unit and should be connected to an appropriate phono-level input on your audio mixer.
- For regular LINE-IN connections, switch from Phono to Line C POWER SWITCH: The POWER SWITCH turns the unit ON or OFF. Make sure the switch is in the ‘OFF’ position before making any connections.FUNCTIONS:
- START/STOP BUTTONS: The buttons start and stop the turntable.
- Headshell locking nut
- Alloch the headshell by inserting it into the front end of the tone arm and then turn the locking nut clockwise.
- SPEED SELECTOR: Select the desired speed by pressing the 33 or 45 SPEED SELECTOR button.
- PITCH SLIDE CONTROL: The TT-1200 is equipped with a PITCH SLIDE CONTROL. When the PITCH SLIDE CONTROL is in the centre position, the speed will be 33, 45 depending on which SPEED SELECTOR button is pushed.
- When the PITCH SLIDE CONTROL is positioned off-center, the pitch can vary by +/-10%
- TARGET LIGHT: A strobe illuminator (blue LED ligh) is used to illuminate the strobe pattern of the unit.
- COUNTERWEIGHT: Attach the COUNTERWEIGHT to the back of the tonearm, with the number scale facing forwards, by turning the weight counterclockwise.
- ANTI-SKATE ADJUSTMENT: This knob is used to compensate for inward tracking forces.
- ARM CLAMP: Release the ARM CLAMP found on the ARM REST When play is over, raise the TONE ARM, move it onto the ARM REST and secure it with the ARM CLAMP.
- SLIPMAT: Put the SLIPMAT on the PLATTER.
- PHONO/LINE SWITCH: There is a switch on the back panel, the RCA cables, that selects between PHONO/LINE Use PHONO level for plugs ing into a turntable input on a home stereo. Use the LINE level for plugging into CD/AUX/TAPE inputs.
- USB Audio Output: Use the included USB Cable to connect your turntable to your computer. The USB connection will provide audio from the turntable and stereo input to your computer. You may wish to install and use the
- AUDACITY software (PC and Mac), which allows you to take advantage of advanced audio editing features, such as audio normalization noise removal and automatic track separation.
CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION
Connect the lead wires to the cartridge terminals. For your convenience, the terminals of most car- bridges are colour-coded. Connect each lead wire to the terminal of the same colour. In case your car- bridge is not marked the positive leads are the ones on top negative below, and left leads are the left channel, and the right leads are the right channel.
- White (L+)…Left Channel +
- Blue (L-)……Left Channel –
- Red (R+)……Right Channel +
- Green (R-)…..Right Channel –
SPECIFICATIONS
THIS RATING REFERS TO THE TURNTABLE ASSEMBLY AND PLATTER ONLY AND EXCLUDES EFFECTS OF RECORDS, CARTRIDGES OR TONEARMS.
TONEARM SECTION
GENERAL
- Output… ..PHONO or LINE
- Power Supply. ..AC 115V-60Hz/230V-50Hz
- Power Consumption. 5.5W
- Dimension. ..17.67×14.56″x5.7 .(449x370x145mm)
- Weight. ……8.1 lbs (4 kg)
WARRANTY AND REPAIR
All Gemini products are designed and manufactured to the highest standards in
the industry. With proper care and maintenance, your product will provide
years of reliable service.
LIMITED WARRANTY
- Gemini guarantees its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one (1) year from the original purchase date. Exceptions: Laser assemblies on CD Players, cartridges, and crossfaders are covered for 90 days.
- This limited warranty does not cover damage or failure caused by abuse, misuse, abnormal use, faulty installation, improper maintenance or any repairs other than those provided by an authorized Gemini Service Center.
- There are no obligations of liability on the part of Gemini for consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the product or other indirect damages concerning loss of property, revenues, of profit, or costs of removal, installation, or reinstallation. All implied warranties for Gemini, including implied warranties for fitness, are limited in duration to one (1) year from the original date of purchase unless otherwise
mandated by local statutes.
RETURN/REPAIR
- In the U.S.A., please call our helpful Customer Service Representatives at 732-346-0061, and they will be happy to give you a Return Authorization Number (RA#) and the address of an authorized service centre closest to you.
- After receiving an RA#, include a copy of the original sales receipt, with the defective product and a description of the defect. Send by insured freight to Gemini and use the address provided by your customer service representative. Your RA# must be written on the outside of the package, or processing will be delayed indefinitely!
- Service covered under warranty will be paid for by Gemini and returned to you. For non-warrantied products, Gemini will repair your unit after payment is received. Repair charges do not include return freight. Freight charges will be added to the repair charges.
- On warranty service, you pay for shipping to Gemini, and we pay for return shipping within the continental United States. Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Canada, the Bahamas, and the Virgin Islands will be charged for freight.
- Please allow 2-3 weeks for return of your product. Under normal circumstances, your product will spend no more than 10 working days at Gemini. We are not responsible for shipping times.
IN THE USA: IF YOU EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH THIS UNIT, CALL
1-732-346-0061 FOR GEMINI CUSTOMER
SERVICE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RETURN THIS EQUIPMENT TO YOUR DEALER.
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