XTR-500 COMPLETE POWERED SPEAKER SYSTEM
INTRODUCTION:
Congratulations on your purchase of an XTR-500 speaker system engi-
neered & manufactured by Gemini Sound Products. This state of the art
speaker system is backed by a one-year warranty.* The XTR-500 offers ulti-
mate fidelity, power handling, and an array of features that makes it a high-
ly versatile, compact, self contained & powered speaker system.
FEATURES:
- 2 XTR-SAT 10" Trapezoidal loudspeakers & 15" powered subwoofer
- Efficient MDF Bandpass subwoofer enclosure w/ 35mm Standmount cap and wheels
- 3-channel power amplifier & active crossover built-in to subwoofer
- 230 watts RMS on subwoofer channel (Satellite Freq. Response: 32Hz to 100Hz)
- 85 watts RMS per satellite channel (Subwoofer Freq. Response: 100Hz to 20 kHz)
- 400 watts total RMS and 800 watts peak power
- 120dB total continuous SPL
- Individual channel Sensitivity/Volume controls
- Balanced XLR and 1/4" inputs
- Speakon outputs for satellite channels (Cables Included)
- Variable speed fan
- Full protective metal grill
- Hard wearing black painted finish with rubber feet
- Speaker stands not included
CAUTIONS:
1. All operating instructions should be read before using this equipment.
2. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not open the unit. There are
NO USER REPLACEABLE PARTS INSIDE
. Please refer servicing to a qual-
ified Gemini Sound Products service technician. In the USA: If you experi-
ence problems with this unit, please call 1 (732) 738-9003 for Gemini
Customer Service. Do not attempt to return this equipment to your dealer.
3. Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or to a heat source such as a
radiator or stove.
4. This unit should be cleaned only with a damp cloth. Avoid solvents or
other cleaning detergents.
5. When moving this equipment, it should be placed in its original carton
and packaging. This will reduce the risk of damage during transit.
6.
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
.
7.
DO NOT USE ANY SPRAY CLEANER OR LUBRICANT ON ANY CON-
TROLS OR SWITCHES
.
CONNECTIONS:
INPUT SECTION
: There are two parallel input connectors (one female
XLR and one 1/4” jack) per channel. Either can be used as an input or as a
link to chain amplifiers.
1.
XLR I
NPUT
J
ACKS
:
XLR I
NPUT
J
ACKS
(1) electronically balanced inputs
accept a standard XLR male connector. Pin 1 = shield/ground, pin 2 = hot
or positive (+) and pin 3 = cold or negative (-).
2.
1/4" P
HONO
I
NPUT
J
ACKS
:
1/4" P
HONO
I
NPUT
J
ACKS
(2) accept a balanced
as well as an unbalanced line. The unbalanced line uses a standard tip-
sleeve connection. The tip is positive and the sleeve is negative/ground.
The balanced line uses a tip-ring-sleeve connection. Tip = hot or positive
(+), ring = cold or negative (-), and sleeve = shield/ground.
3.
S
ENSITIVIT Y
/V
OLUME
C
ONTROLS
:
S
ENSITIVIT Y
/V
OLUME
C
ONTROLS
(10) con-
trol the input levels for each channel of the 2 satellite speakers. The vol-
ume level of the subwoofer is controlled automatically to match the vol-
ume levels of the satellite speakers. It will always maintain a perfect balance
to give you incredible sound quality!
4.
S
IGNAL
G
ROUND
L
IFT
S
WITCH
:
S
IGNAL
G
ROUND
L
IFT
S
WITCH
(7) is used to
lift the balanced input connectors’ ground/shield from the amplifier’s
ground. When the signal ground lifted, the sound source disconnects from
the amplifier’s ground preventing ground loops which can generate hum
and noise. See the Signal Ground Lift Switch Instructions for more detail.
OUTPUT SECTION
: Disconnect unit from the AC power source before
making any connections.
1.
S
PEAKON
O
UTPUTS
(3): The speaker output connectors are Speakon™
connectors that will accept cables with Speakon™ connectors. The sub-
woofer is already connected internally, so you don’t have to worry about
connecting it to the amplifier.
AC POWER SECTION
:
1.
P
OWER
S
WITCH
(8): turns the unit on and off.
2.
P
OWER
LED
(9): the power LED lights when the power is on.
3.
F
USE
(4): replace with proper type and rating.
4.
AC I
NLET
(6) is used to attach the power cord to the unit.
5.
AC L
INE
V
OLTAGE
S
ELECTOR
S
WITCH
(5) allows reconfiguring amplifier for
either 110-120V or 220-240V AC lines.
OPERATION
:
1. S
TEREO
O
PERATION
: The unit has two channels for stereo operation. Each
channel provides a separate signal at the speaker outputs. The following
instructions are for use with 8 ohm speakers of matched power ratings. We
suggest only using the speakers that come with the unit.
2. With the power
OFF
, connect your input cables from your music source
(such as your mixer) to the
Channel 1
and
Channel 2 I
NPUTS
using the
XLR I
NPUT
J
ACKS
(1) or 1/4"
P
HONO
I
NPUT
J
ACKS
(2).
3. Connect your speakers to the
Channel 1
and
Channel 2 S
PEAKON
O
UT-
PUTS
(3).
4. With the
S
ENSITIVIT Y
/V
OLUME
C
ONTROLS
(10) of both channels set to zero
(fully counter clockwise), turn the
P
OWER
S
WITCH
(8),
ON
. Okay, now try
playing some music and/or talking into your microphone, and set the level
of your input as high as you think you’ll need it. This way it will be as high-
above the amplifier’s noise floor as possible so you’ll get the best possible
sound with the least amount of noise. Now play some music and listen for
audible distortion. If you do hear distortion decrease the output level using
the
S
ENSITIVIT Y
/V
OLUME
C
ONTROLS
(10).
5.
M
ONO
O
PERATION
: Connect your
MONO
signal to the
Channel 1
input
(1 or 2). Now create a link by connecting the remaining
Channel 1
input
to a
Channel 2
input (1 or 2) using a standard balanced cable (may be pur-
chased separately). You can adjust the level of each satellite speaker using
it’s channel’s
S
ENSITIVIT Y
/V
OLUME
C
ONTROL
(10).
6.
U
SING THE
S
IGNAL
G
ROUND
L
IFT
S
WITCH
: Depending on how your sound
system is hooked up, sometimes applying the ground will create a quieter
signal path. Sometimes lifting the ground can eliminate ground loops and
that annoying hum to give you quieter and cleaner overall sound.
- With the power amp
ON
, listen to the system in idle mode (no music or
signal) with the ground
ON
. The
S
IGNAL
G
ROUND
L
IFT
S
WITCH
(7) will
be in the left position.
- Turn the power
OFF
before moving the
S
IGNAL
G
ROUND
L
IFT
S
WITCH
(7).
Now lift the ground by moving the
S
IGNAL
G
ROUND
L
IFT
S
WITCH
(7)
to the right. Turn the power back
ON
and listen to determine which posi-
tion makes the overall sound quieter with the least amount of noise and
hum.
CAUTION: DO NOT DISCONNECT THE AC GROUND ON THE POWER
AMPLIFIER IN ANY WAY. THIS CAN BE VERY HAZARDOUS!!
SETUP
:
There are various ways to set up this system:
BASIC SETUP
:
This is your basic setup, perfect for small parties and venues. The ideal
location for your subwoofer is close to a wall or in a corner. This will give
you the fullest bass response. Your 2 satellite speakers can be placed up on
stands on each side (stands must be purchased separately).
T WO-SYSTEM SETUP
:
This setup is perfect for larger venues. This setup requires
2 XTR-500
sys-
tems. This will give you a total of
800 watts RMS
! Place a subwoofer on
each side to the left and right. Using the high-hat hardware and connecting
pole (which can be purchased separately), place the pole in the high-hat
socket on the subwoofer, and a satellite speaker on top of the pole. The 2
remaining satellite speakers may be used as either floor monitors, or
placed on stands elsewhere in the room giving you a louder and fuller
sound. Each speaker system in this setup must be used in
MONO
mode
(see Mono section). Connect the system that is on the left side of the audi-
ence to the
LEFT
channel of your mixer, and the system that is on the right
side of the audience to the
RIGHT
channel of your mixer.
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