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SERVICE MANUAL

GX-SERIES
SPEAKERS

CONTENTS:

Connections & Operations:.......................................................Page 2-6

Specifications:..............................................................................Page 6

Parts Lists:.....................................................................................Page 7

PCBs/Schematics....................................................................Page 8-10

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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GX-SERIES:
TOP VIEW UNDERSIDE
1 1
3

2 4 4

2
1 1

FACE REAR GX-300/400 ONLY

6 7
INPUT AUX OUTPUT

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REAR VIEW GX-350/GX-450 ONLY
GX-450

GX-350

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CONNECTIONS GUIDE:
CHAIN LINKED SPEAKER

SPEAKONTM SPEAKER INPUT AUX OUPUT SPEAKONTM


CABLE FROM AMPLIFIER CABLE
LINE OUT

INPUT AUX OUPUT

XLR OR 1/4”
BALANCED CABLE TO XLR

1/4” TRS
XLR

1/4” TRS
XLR

CHAIN LINKED SPEAKER


MASTER XLR
OUPUTS
RCA
XLR CABLE

POWER
MIXER CABLE

OUTLET

1/4” TO RCA CABLE

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SETUP GUIDE:

STAGE MONITORING

SPEAKER STAND

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2. For the GX-350/450 you can connect a MIXER or MICROPHONES
INTRODUCTION: directly into your speaker. For your MIXER you can use either, a
Congratulations on your purchase of a GX-SERIES speaker, engineered BALANCED 1/4”/XLR to XLR CABLE, or standard RCA CABLES, using
& manufactured by Gemini Sound Products. The new Gemini GX the RCA (11) or XLR (12) INPUTS to plug into the speaker. To connect a
speaker range includes the very latest technology in lightweight ABS MICROPHONES you can use MIC 1 or MIC 2 with 1/4” or XLR CABLE
design. Trapezoidal design for a more precise and accurate sound these to plug into the 1/4” (9) or XLR (10) INPUTS.
speakers will add increased sound definition on vocal frequencies.
Available as either 12” or 15” passive or powered units and complete with NOTE: ONLY THE GX-450 SPEAKERS HAVE A MIC 2 INPUT!
handles for easy transportation make the new GX-SERIES a superb
3. You can also use the AUXILIARY LINE OUTPUT JACKS (7, 13, & 14) to
addition to Gemini’s comprehensive speaker line. This state of the art
CHAIN-LINK an additional speaker using an additional speaker CABLE.
speaker is backed up by a three-year warranty.
NOTE: PLEASE REFER TO THE CONNECTIONS GUIDE FOR DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS!

FEATURES: OPERATION:
All GX Speakers Come With Stand Mounts to Turn Your Speakers Into Stage Monitors.
We’ve Also Included a Speaker Bag, All GX Speakers Have the Following: The speakers can be used in PAIRS for a NORMAL setup, or in groups of
• Aluminum Die-Cast Woofer • Stand Mounting Socket • Auxiliary Line Outputs
• Metal Corners/Full Metal Grill • High Temp Voice Coil • Rigging Points FOUR when CHAIN-LINKED together.
• Rubber Feet • Stacking Grooves • Easy Carry Handles

GX-300:
GX-300/400:
• 12” Two Way Loudspeaker • Compression Driver with 1.5” Titanium Diaphragm 1. First turn on your MIXER or other signal source.
• 1/4” & Speakon Inputs • Frequency Response 40-22 KHz
• 200 Wrms, 800 Watts Peak Power • 1/4” & SpeakonTM Outputs
2. Then turn on your AMPLIFIER and increase the VOLUME or GAIN control
GX-400: as recommended by the AMPLIFIERS owner manual.
• 15” Two Way Loudspeaker • Compression Driver with 1.75” Titanium Diaphragm
• 1/4” & Speakon Inputs • Frequency Response 30-22 KHz
• 300 Wrms, 1000 Watts Peak Power • 1/4” & SpeakonTM Outputs
3. Start playing from your TURNTABLE, CD PLAYER, MIC, etc. and adjust
the volume controls from your mixer to a reasonable level.
GX-350:
• Powered 12” Two Way Loudspeaker • Bass & Treble Controls
• Compression Driver with 1.5” Titanium Diaphragm • 1/4” & XLR Line Outputs GX-350/450:
• XLR & RCA Line Inputs • Frequency Response 40-22 KHz 1. First turn on your MIXER/MICROPHONES or other signal source, then
• Built-In Mixer with XLR & 1/4” Mic Input • Clip & Power LED
• 200 Wrms, 800 Watts Peak Power
turn on your SPEAKER, the POWER LED (22) will be lit. Start playing
from your TURNTABLE, CD PLAYER, MIC, etc. and adjust the volume
GX-450: controls from your MIXER/MICROPHONES, to a reasonable level.
• Powered 15” Two Way Loudspeaker • Bass & Treble Controls
• Compression Driver with 1.75” Titanium Diaphragm • 1/4” & XLR Line Outputs
• XLR & RCA Line Inputs • Frequency Response 30-22 KHz 2. Use the MIC/LINE LEVEL (15, 16) controls to adjust MIC 1, MIC 2 (9, 10),
• Built-In Mixer with XLR & 1/4” Mic Input • Clip & Power LED or LINE IN (11, 12) levels. The MIC/LINE LEVEL (15, 16) controls can be
• 300 Wrms, 1000 Watts Peak Power
used to adjust the level of the LINE OUT (13, 14) signals as well.

CAUTIONS: 3. Use the SPEAKER LEVEL (17) control to adjust the overall level of the
1. All operating instructions should be read before using this equipment. SPEAKER, and use the TREBLE (18) & BASS (19) controls to adjust the
TREBLE & BASS levels. If your MIC 1/MIC 2 (9, 10), LINE LEVEL (11, 12),
2. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not open the unit. There are, or SPEAKER LEVEL (17) is too loud or distorted the CLIP LED (23) will
NO USER REPLACEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Please refer servicing to a be lit, at this point adjust your volume to an appropriate level.
qualified Gemini Sound Products service technician.
In the USA: If you experience problems with this unit, please call 1 (732) 738-9003 for
CHAIN-LINK:
Gemini Customer Service. Do not attempt to return this equipment to your dealer. Only 1 additional speaker can be added to each speaker in a CHAIN-
LINK setup. Connect your speakers first then follow the setup steps, your
3. Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or to a heat source such as a AMPLIFIER will compensate for the extra speakers.
radiator or stove.

4. This unit should be cleaned only with a damp cloth. Avoid solvents or SET-UP:
other cleaning detergents. Use the provided mounting hardware for a STAGE MONITORING setup.
Slide the plastic legs into the holes on the side of the speaker. Refer to the
5. When moving this equipment, it should be placed in its original carton SET-UP GUIDE for location. You can also use a SPEAKER STAND by
and packaging. This will reduce the risk of damage during transit. inserting a stand into the STAND MOUNTING SOCKET (3), tighten using
the LOCKING PIN (8). Another way to setup the speaker is to use the
6. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. SPEAKER RIGGING POINTS (2), mounting hardware should be used to
hang the speaker where appropriate. Speaker stands and mounting
7. DO NOT USE ANY SPRAY CLEANER OR LUBRICANT ON ANY hardware are available separately. The RUBBER FEET (4) are for stacking
CONTROLS OR SWITCHES. the speakers on top of each other within the STACKING GROOVES (1)
located on the top portion of the speaker. Use the EASY CARRY HANDLE (5)
LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION: for easy transportation.
The GEMINI GX-350/450 speakers are a dual voltage unit operating at
115 or 230 volts. Be sure to set the proper voltage: SPECIFICATIONS:
SEE PAGE 10 FOR SPECIFICATIONS.
1. Place the head of a screwdriver in the center of the VOLTAGE SELECTOR (24)
switch found on the rear panel.
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2. Slide the switch to 115 or 230 volts.

3. Do not force or twist the switch. Excessive force may cause damage. If
the switch does not move smoothly, contact a qualified technician.

CONNECTIONS:
Make sure ALL your equipment is completely OFF and lower ALL
VOLUME, LEVEL, & GAIN controls and before connecting the speaker.

1. For the GX-300/400 use a SPEAKONTM CABLE from your AMPLIFIER


LINE OUTPUT to the SPEAKON TM INPUT JACK (6).

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GX-350 BOM: GX-450 BOM
PARTS DESCRIPTION PARTS NO. Q’TY
PARTS DESCRIPTION PARTS NO. Q’TY Electrolytic electric capacity 1u/16V 1
Electrolytic electric capacity 1u/16V 1 4.7u/16V 23
4.7u/16V 21 10u/16V 2
10u/16V 2 22u/16V 6
22u/16V 5 47u/16V 1
47u/16V 1 100u/25V 3
100u/25V 3 470u/16V 2
470u/16V 2 470u/25V 2
470u/25V 2 3300u63V 2
3300u/63V 2 Porcelain capacity 15p 1
Porcelain capacity 15p 1 68P 8
68P 6 100P 6
100P 6 220P 6
220P 6 330P 1
100n 4 100n 4
330P 1 Dacron capacity 1000P 4
Dacron capacity 1000P 3 4700P 2
4700P 2 15n 4
15n 4 100n 4
100n 4 220n 1
220n 1 Resistance 0.22˜-5WJ 4
Resistance 0.1Ω-5WJ 2 10˜-2W 1
10Ω-2W 1 2.2K-2W 2
2.2K-2W 2 10K-2W 2
10K-2W 2 220˜-1W 2
220Ω-1W 2 10˜-1/4W 6
10Ω-1/4W 4 100˜-1/4W 3
100Ω-1/4W 3 200˜-1/4W 2
220Ω-1/4W 5 220˜-1/4W 7
240Ω-1/4W 2 240˜-1/4W 2
510Ω-1/4W 3 510˜-1/4W 1
1K-1/4W 11 1K-1/4W 14
2K-1/4W 2 1.2K-1/4W 1
1.2K-1/4W 1 2K-1/4W 2
2.2K-1/4W 5 2K7-1/4W 5
4k7-1/4w 8 4k7-1/4w 7
7K5-1/4W 2 7.5K-1/4W 2
10K-1/4W 21 10K-1/4W 22
16K-1/4W 2 16K-1/4W 2
20K-1/4W 1 20K-1/4W 1
22K-1/4W 3 22K-1/4W 3
33K-1/4W 1 33K-1/4W 1
39K-1/4W 2 39K-1/4W 2
47K-1/4W 6 47K-1/4W 6
56K-1/4W 1 56K-1/4W 1
68k-1/4w 1 68k-1/4w 2
100K-1/4W 3 100K-1/4W 3
300K-1/4W 1 300K-1/4W 1
1M-1/4W 1 1M-1/4W 1
Electric potential machine A10K 3 Electric potential machine A10K 4
B50K 2 B50K 2
Miniature electric potential machine 10K 1 Miniature electric potential machine 10K 1
Diode 5 Diode 5
6 6
Steady voltage diode 15V 2 Steady voltage diode 15V 2
Luminescence diode D3R RED 1 Luminiescence diode D3R red 1
D3G GREEN 1 D3G green 1
Triode 1 Triode 1
1 1
2 2
2 2
1 2
1 2
1 1
2 2
2 2
6 6
1 1
1 1
Bridge 1 Bridge 1
Switch 1 Power switch 1
Socket 2 1 Socket 2 Aperture 1
4 3 4 Foot 3
2 3
1 1
Socket 5 2 Cable arrang socket 6* 2
3 1 5* 1
2 1 3* 1
Arrang cable 550mm 1 2* 1
350mm 1 Arrang cable 6* 50mm 2
Socket cable 200mm 1 5* 50mm 1
Switch connect cable 80mm 2 3* 50mm 1
Power socket 1 Switch connect cable 80mm 2
Fuse 3A/5A 2 Socket cable 160mm 1
Power cable Power switch 1
Transfomer 1 Fuse 3A/5A 2
Radiator 1 Power cable 1
Treansfomer FROM PLAN 1
Radiator 15 “ 1

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