SERVICE MANUAL

PDM-10
Stereo Preamp Mixer

CONTENT’S:
Connections & Operations:.......................................................Page 2-5

Specifications:..............................................................................Page 5

Parts Lists:.................................................................................Page 5-6

PCBs:..........................................................................................Page 7-8

Schematics:.............................................................................Page 9-10

Gemini Sound Products Corp.

120 Clover Place P.O. Box 6928
Edison, NJ 08818-6928
732-738-9003 (Phone) • 732-738-9006 (Fax)
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 Connections
1. Before plugging in the power cord, make sure that the VOLTAGE
SELECTOR (29) switch is set to the correct voltage.
NOTE
NOTE: This product is double insulated and not intended
to be grounded.
2. Make sure that the POWER (25) switch is in the off position. The
POWER LED (26) will be off.
3. The PDM-10 is supplied with 3 sets of amp output jacks. The MAIN
OUTPUT (31) jacks are unbalanced and used to connect to your
main amplifier. The REC OUTPUT (32) jacks can be used to connect
the mixer to the record input of your recorder enabling you to record
your mix. The BOOTH OUTPUT (30) jacks allow you to hook up an
additional amplifier.
4. For your convenience, there are 2 inputs for the mic. The MIC (1)
input (found on the front panel) accepts an XLR connector. The MIC
(44) input (found on the rear panel) accepts 1/4" connectors. All
accept balanced and unbalanced microphones.
5. On the rear panel are 3 stereo PHONO/LINE (35, 38, 41) inputs and
5 stereo LINE (33, 34, 37, 40, 43) inputs. The PHONO/LINE SWITCH
(36) enables you to set the (35) input to Phono or Line. The PHONO/
LINE SWITCH (39) enables you to set the (38) input to Phono or
Line. The PHONO/LINE SWITCH (42) enables you to set the (41)
input to Phono or Line. The phono inputs will accept only turntables
with a magnetic cartridge. A GROUND SCREW (45) for you to
ground your turntables is located on the rear panel. The stereo line
inputs will accept any line level input such as a CD player, a
cassette player, etc.
6. Headphones can be plugged into the front panel mounted
HEADPHONE (28) jack.
Using the Ground Lift Switch
Depending on your system configuration, sometimes applying the
ground will create a quieter signal path. Sometimes lifting the ground
can eliminate ground loops and hum to create a quieter signal path.
1. With the mixer on, listen to the system in idle mode (no signal
present) with the ground applied (the GROUND LIFT SWITCH (46)
in the left position).
2. Then turn the power off before moving the GROUND LIFT
SWITCH (46). Lift the ground by moving the GROUND LIFT SWITCH
to the right, turn the power back on and listen to determine which
position will provide a signal devoid of background noise and hum.
Keep the GROUND LIFT SWITCH in the ground position if the noise
level remains the same in either position.
CAUTION: DO NOT TERMINATE THE AC GROUND ON THE POWER
MIXER IN ANY WAY. TERMINATION OF THE AC GROUND CAN BE
HAZARDOUS.
Operation
1. POWER ON: Once you have made all the equipment connections to
your mixer, press the POWER SWITCH (25). The power will turn on
and the POWER LED (26) will glow RED.
2. CHANNEL 1: Switch # (7) allows you to select the PHONO 1/LINE 2
(41) or the LINE 1 (43) input. The CHANNEL SLIDE (8) controls the
input level of this channel.
3. CHANNEL 2: Switch # (9) allows you to select the PHONO 2/LINE 4
(38) or the LINE 3 (40) input. The CHANNEL SLIDE (10) controls the
input level of this channel.
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4. CHANNEL 3: Switch # (11) allows you to select the PHONO 3/LINE 6
(35) or the LINE 5 (37) input. The CHANNEL SLIDE (12) controls the
input level of this channel.
5. CHANNEL 4: Switch # (13) allows you to select the LINE 7 (34) or
the LINE 8 (33) input. The CHANNEL SLIDE (14) controls the input
level of this channel.
6. CROSSFADER SECTION: The CROSSFADER (16) allows the mixing
of one source into another. The PDM-10 features an assignable
crossfader. The ASSIGN (15, 17) switches allow you to select
which channel will play through each side of the crossfader. The
ASSIGN (15) switch has 5 settings (OFF, 1, 2, 3 or 4) and allows
you to select channel 1, 2, 3 or 4 to play through the left side of the
crossfader. The ASSIGN (17) switch has 5 settings (OFF, 1, 2, 3 or
4) and allows you to select channel 1, 2, 3 or 4 to play through the
right side of the crossfader. With the ASSIGN switch in the off
position, that side of the crossfader will be inactive. The
CROSSFADER (16) in your unit is removable and if the need arises
can be easily replaced. Crossfader units are available in three
varieties. Part # RF-45 (which is identical to the crossfader supplied
with the mixer) has a 45 mm travel from side to side. Part # RF-30 is
available with a 30 mm travel distance. Also available is the PSF-45
with a special curve designed for scratch mixing. Just purchase
one of these crossfader units from your Gemini dealer and follow
these instructions:
1. Unscrew the outside FADER PLATE SCREWS (B). Do not
touch the INSIDE SCREWS (C).
2. Carefully lift the fader and unplug the CABLE (D).
3. Plug the new fader into the cable and place it back in the
mixer.
4. Screw the fader to the mixer.
7. OUTPUT CONTROL SECTION: The level of the MAIN AMP OUT (31)
is controlled by the MASTER (23) slide. The Master TREBLE (20)
and BASS (21) controls allow you to adjust the output of channels 1
- 4. The BOOTH (27) control adjusts the level of the BOOTH
OUTPUT (30). HINT: The booth output is used by some DJs to run
monitor speakers in their DJ booth. You can also use it as a second
ZONE or AMP output.
NOTE
NOTE: The RECORD OUT (32) has no level control.
The level is set by the channel slides of the selected
channel.
8. TALKOVER SECTION: The purpose of the talkover section is to allow
the program playing to be muted so that the mic can be heard above
the music. The MIC/TALKOVER SWITCH (5) has three settings.
When the MIC/TALKOVER SWITCH (5) is in the bottom position, the
mic and talkover are both off. When the MIC/TALKOVER SWITCH
(5) is in the center position the mic is on, the MIC INDICATOR (6)
will glow, but talkover is off. When the MIC/TALKOVER SWITCH (5)
is in the top position, the mic and talkover will be on and the volume
of all sources except the Mic input are lowered by 16 dB. The
TREBLE (2) and BASS (3) controls allow you to fully adjust the tone
of the MIC. LEVEL (4) controls the level of the MIC.
9. CUE SECTION: By connecting a set of headphones to the Parts Lists
HEADPHONE (28) jack, you can monitor any or all of the channels.
Press the CUE ASSIGN (18) buttons for channels 1 - 4 to select the
channel or channels to be monitored and their respective LED
Cabinet Parts and Packing
indicators will glow. Use the CUE LEVEL (24) control to adjust the
cue volume without effecting the overall mix. By moving the CUE Item # Description Part #
PGM PAN (22) control to the left you will be able to monitor the 1 PANEL CONTROL 002-204
assigned cue signal. Moving the control to the right will monitor the 2 PANEL REAR 021-993
PGM (program) output. Rotating to the right will monitor the PGM 4 COVER BOTTOM 032-017
(program) output. 5 BRACKET VR 021-762
10. DISPLAY: The DISPLAY (19) indicates the MASTER output left and 6 HOLDER X-FADER 022-322
right levels. 7 PROTECTOR PLATE FOR 115/230V SWITCH 022-305
8 SWING LEVEL 023-674
9 KNOB PUSH (SMALL) 002-531
10 BUSHING FOR KNOB (SMALL) 002-532
Specifications 11 KNOB SLIDE (SMALL) 002-703
12 KNOB SLIDE (BIG) 002-704
INPUTS: 13 KNOB ROTARY (ASSIGN) 003-102
14 KNOB ROTARY (B) 003-110
DJ Mic....................................................1.5mV 2Kohm balanced 15 KNOB INLAY (BLACK); LEVEL,BALANCE,CUE 148-236
16 KNOB INLAY (GRAY); TREBLE,BASS 148-239
Phono.........................................................................3mV 47Kohm 17 TRIM VR 003-970
Line.......................................................................150 mV 27Kohm 18 HOLDER LED 3f LED(17mm) 003-969
19 WASHER XLR 003-564
OUTPUTS: 20 PAD FOOT 049-206
21 DUST PROOF CLOTH (VR) 159-167
Amp/Booth......................................................0 dB 1V 400ohm
22 DUST PROOF CLOTH (KNOB-SWING) 159-216
Max..............................20V Peak to Peak 23 DUST PROOF CLOTH (VR) 159-171
24 GND SCREW 146-710
Rec...........................................................................225mV 5Kohm 25 PAN-HEAD MACHINE SCREW; PMS 2X4(B) 102-007
MIC: 26 PAN-HEAD MACHINE SCREW; PMS 2.6X4(B) 102-025
27 BAND-HEAD TAPPING SCREW/TWIN SCREW; 110-172A
DJ Mic....................................................1.5mV 2Kohm balanced BTS-2 3X8(AB) TWIN
28 FLAT-HEAD TAPPING SCREW; FTS-3 3X6(AB) 111-043A
Bass......................................................................................± 12dB 29 BAND-HEAD TAPPING SCREW; BTS-3 3X10(AB) 111-044A
High.......................................................................................± 12dB 30 BAND-HEAD TAPPING SCREW; BTS-3 3X6(AB) 111-046A
31 FLAT-HEAD TAPPING SCREW; FTS-3 3X12(AB) 111-049A
GENERAL: 32 FLAT-HEAD TAPPING SCREW; FTS-3 3X12(Y) 111-050
33 BAND-HEAD TAPPING SCREW; BTS-3 3X5(AB) 111-051A
Frequency Response....................................20Hz - 20KHz +/- 2dB
34 BAND-HEAD TAPPING SCREW/TW-E; BTS-3/ 111-053A
Distortion................................................................................0.02% TW-E 3X6(AB)
35 NUT/WASHER 3mm 131-081
S/N Ratio...............................................................better than 80dB
Talkover Attenuation..............................................................-16dB
Headphone Impedance.........................................................16ohm Printed Circuit Boards
Item # Description Part #
Power Source.............................................115/230V 50/60Hz 10W
1 PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD PDM10-1: 262-039
Dimensions..........................................................19”w x 4”h x 9”d SWITCH (V0 12×146)
2 PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD PDM10-2: 262-040
Weight........................................................................10.17 lbs
MAIN
3 PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD PDM10-3: 262-041
MASTER VR
4 PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD PDM10-4: 262-042
FADER (V0 73.5×13)
5 PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD PDM10-5: 262-043
PHONES (V0 14.5×27)

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Parts Lists - PCB 1, 2, 4

ICs
Item # Designators Description Part #
1 IC1 INTEGRATED CIRCUIT NJM4558LD 074-104
2 IC2-6 INTEGRATED CIRCUIT NJM2068LD 074-145

Diodes
Item # Designators Description Part #
1 D1-5 LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (RED) 3.15f 080-091

Electrical Parts
Item # Designators Description Part #
1 J1 PHONE JACK 6.3f 092-078
2 J2-9 2P RCA JACK P=14mm 161-117
3 SW2, 5, 8 SLIDE SWITCH 2P2C 081-004
4 SW3, 7, 10, 12 LEVER SW 4P2C 082-019
5 SW1 LEVER SW 4P3C 082-022
6 SW4, 13 ROTARY SWITCH 1-2-5 L=17 FAD ASSIGN 082-028
7 SW6, 9, 11, 14 PUSH SWITCH 2P2C L=12.5 083-069
8 VR4-7 SLIDE VR 45mm L=20 CH VOL MASTER 50KA×2 072-035
9 X-FADER SLIDE VR 45mm L=20 FADER 100KB×2 072-081
10 VR1-2 ROTARY VR 16f L=20 MIC-TONE 20KA C.C 071-135
11 VR3 ROTARY VR 16f L=20 MIC VOL 250KA 071-102

Parts Lists - PCB 3, 5

ICs
Item # Designators Description Part #
1 IC7, IC10, IC15 INTEGRATED CIRCUIT NJM4558LD 074-104
2 IC14 INTEGRATED CIRCUIT NJM4556L 074-113
3 IC11 INTEGRATED CIRCUIT NJM2068LD 074-145
4 IC8, 9, 12, 13 INTEGRATED CIRCUIT LB1403N 074-022
5 IC17 INTEGRATED CIRCUIT NJM7812FA 074-107
6 IC16 INTEGRATED CIRCUIT NJM7912FA 074-114

Transistors
Item # Designators Description Part #
1 Q1-4 TRANSISTOR 2SC2878 076-095
2 Q5 TRANSISTOR 2SA1048 (2SA1317) 076-104

Diodes
Item # Designators Description Part #
1 D26-30 RECTIFIER DIODE 1N4002 (1N4003,1N4004) 079-027
2 D32-33 SILICON DIODE 1N4148 079-003
3 D6-17, LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (GREEN) 3.15f 080-104
4 D18-D21 LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (YELLOW) 3.15f 080-103
5 D22-25, D31 LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (RED) 3.15f 080-091

Electrical Parts
Item # Designators Description Part #
1 J13 PHONE JACK 6.3f 092-078
2 J10-12 2P RCA JACK P=14mm 161-117
3 VR12 SLIDE VR 45mm L=20 CH VOL MASTER 50KA×2 072-035
4 VR10 SLIDE VR 30mm L=15 CUE FADER 20KB×2 072-092
5 VR8-9 ROTARY VR 16f L=20 CH-TONE 20KW×2 CC 071-104
6 VR11, 13 ROTARY VR 16f L=20 BOOTH CUE VOL 50KA×2 071-084

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SW1D

MIC XLR SW03*4

X14 X2

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VR3
XLR1
XLR
250KA

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3 -12 R2
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30K1 1% 50K
C12 R15 4.7P
47 R16
1 C11 47 C4 R4 C13
R8 101 6K8
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1K 1% VR1
22/16 4558LD 22/16
IC1A VR2
J1 C5 20KA
20KA IC1B
T C14
R10 R3A
R C3 +12
820
S 1K 1% 4558LD 22/16
22/16
C15 R13 R1 684 R17
MIC 101 30K1 1% C6 C16 680 C1 4K7
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D1
SW1C LED

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X1 X4 -12
C34 +12
R41 R35 R32 SW1A
SW2A 180 8K2 100K R47
47/16 C31 C28 47 R48
47 SW03*4
R5
SW2B 822 273 18K
R11
IC3A C26 100K
R29
R31
1K8
1K 2068LD 10/16 VR4A C18 22
J3 R20 C20 IC2B X10
L R34 C29 36K R22 L1 R19 C17
47K C36 C37 24K 24K
56 47/16 47/16 10/16
G R21 50KAX2 2068LD22/16
PH1/LN2 36K
R43 C32 SW3A
R 47K SW6B
56 IC3B SW1B
2068LD
R44 C27 SW03*4
R40 SW3C
1K R6
1K8
C35 10/16 18K
47/16 C30 C33 -12
R46 R12 +12
180 100K
822 273 R9
R36 R45 10 R18
J2 C19 10
R14 8K2 100K
SW3B C21 22
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C22 10/16 R27 C23
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24K 24K
C25 C24 10/16
R26 101 SW3D R28 50KAX2 2068LD 22/16
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10/16 D2
SW6A LED C7 C9
22/16 22/16
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+12
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SW5A 8K2 100K R71 4K7
C44 C48 C46 47 R72
R70 180 47

SW5B 47/16 822 273 +12

L4
IC4A C42
R58
R56 L3
1K8
1K 2068LD 10/16 SW13A
J5
R60 C43 L2
47K C52 C53
56 47/16 47/16
VR5A L1 SW-05WAY*2
PH2/LN4 R51
R61 C49 SW7A 36K R50 L2 R23
47K 56 24K 24K R4

IC4B R52 50KAX2

R64 2068LD C45 R3
R66 36K
1K SW7C SW13B
SW9B
1K8
C51 10/16 R2
47/16 C47 C50
R68
180 R1 SW-05WAY*2
822 273
R62 R67
J4 C38 L4
R49 8K2 100K
SW7B
1K8 VR5B X-FADER
C39 10/16 R54 L3
LN3 101 36K R57 R2 R37 SW4A
24K 24K
C41 C40 L2
R53 101 SW7D R55 50KAX2
1K8 36K
10/16 D3 L1 SW-05WAY*2
SW9A LED

X5 X7 -12 R4
+12
R85 R83 R65
SW8A 8K2 100K R94 4K7 R3
C61 C64 C62 47 R95 SW4B
R92 47
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SW8B 47/16 822 273 +12

IC5A C58 R1 SW-05WAY*2

R81
R79
1K8
1K 2068LD 10/16
J7
R80 C59
47K C68 C70
56 47/16 47/16
VR6A
PH3/LN6 R74
R87 C65 SW10A 36K R73 L3 R25
47K 24K 24K
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IC5B R75 50KAX2
R84 2068LD C60
R89 36K
1K SW10C
SW11B
1K8
C67 10/16
47/16 C63 C66
R91
180
822 273
R86 R90
J6 C54
R69 8K2 100K
SW10B
1K8 VR6B
C55 10/16 R77
101 36K R82 R3 R39
LN5 24K 24K
C56 C57
R76 101 SW10D R78 50KAX2
1K8 36K
10/16 D4
SW11A LED

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R93 SW12A VR7A
1K8 R100
C69 10/16 36K R97 L4 R24
101
LN7 24K 24K
C71 C73 R99 50KAX2
R98 101 SW12B 36K
1K8
10/16 SW14B

J9 C75
R101 SW12C
1K8
C74 10/16 VR7B
101 R102
LN8 36K R96 R4 R38
C83 C78 24K 24K
R106 101 SW12D
R103 50KAX2
1K8
10/16 36K
D5
SW14A LED

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R109 +12
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R143 R136 L
2K 10K
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R135 R140 R
2K 10K
10/16

VR9A
R112 20KWX2 R118
4K7 4K7
C96 C93 C98 C116
104 104 R151
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R115 56 56
10K R142
9K1
C108 R146
X11 2K IC11B
R114 VR12A ML R111 C89
4K7 IC7A 10/16 C120 300 R120
4558LD 22/16 150
2068LD
10/16 R150
C91 50KAX2 100K Q2 R117

A2
VR8A 222 R144 C109 R145 C110 2SC2878 47K
20KWX2 10 22/16 10 22/16
A1 A3
VR9B J11
20KWX2 -12 +12
R119 R122
4K7 4K7 -12
C95 C94 C103 +12
104 104 C115 R132
R148
R121 56 820 10 R137
10K 56 10
R141
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R116 2K VR12B IC11A MR R113 C99
4K7 IC7B 10/16 C119 300 R127
4558LD 22/16 150
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C92 50KAX2 100K R123
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B1 B3 Q1 3K
VR8B 2SC2878
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56 10 R170
R179 10
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VR13B IC15A R186 C138

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10/16 R184
50KAX2 100K R163
C127 C126 Q4 47K
22/16 22/16
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R182
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R168
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VR13A IC15B R177 C135
C139 R159
R171 R172 150
27 27 4558 300 22/16
10/16 R183
50KAX2 100K R160
D6 D8 D10 D12 D14 D16 D18 D20 D22 D24 Q3 47K
2SC2878 R190
3K

LED LED LED LED LED LED LED LED LED LED
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IC8 IC13
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R187 4,7/16
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LB1403N 2SA1317
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R125 R129 120K C118 R155 R161 160K 560K
10K 100K 10/16 10K 8K2 D32
10/16 C88
4.7/16 1N4148
-12
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C147 +12
51K
R133
10 R138
R165 10
10 C104 56

C102
R173 R174 R153 IC10A
27 27 51K
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D7 D9 D11 D13 D15 D17 D19 D21 D23 D25

C105 C117
22/16 22/16
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IC12 R134
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IC9
51K

C100 C113 56
R154 IC10B
51K
22/16
LB1403N LB1403N 4558
7

MR

R131 R139 C90

C101 R124 R128 120K C121 R152 R156
10/16 10K 100K 10K 160K
10/16 8K2 4.7/16

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1N4002
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4K7
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C134 C142 1/16
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C129 C141
103 C150
56 C130 C146 1/16
C125 470/25 470/25
R162 R176
C114 2K7 36K
22/16 IC14B
-12
VR11B
10/16 C122 R181 IC17
VR10A 47 7912

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VR10B 22/16 56 10 R189
R175 10
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20KBX2 C107 36K

VR11A IC14A
10/16 C123 R180
47
4556
4.7/16 R157
50KA 100K
C143 C144 C136
470/16 470/16 222

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