SERVICE MANUAL

P-700
PROFESSION
PROFESSIONAL AMPLIFIER
OFESSIONAL

Features, Operating Instructions…………….. Page 2

Specifications……………………………………. Page 4
Troubleshooting…………………………………. Page 5
Diagrams………………………………………….. Page 6
Parts List………………………………………….. Page 8
Schematics……………………………………….. Page 11
 introduction Common sense
Congratulations on purchasing this Gemini Some of these things go without saying, but we’re
P-700 Power Amplifier! You’ve made a really going to say them anyway!
wise choice because this state-of-the-art amplifier
has the latest features and technology and is
backed by a three-year warranty! We know • Read all operating instructions before
using this equipment.
you’re anxious to hook everything up and start
mixing beats and cranking up the volume on
those hot dance tracks, but we suggest reading • To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
do not open the unit. There are NO USER
this instruction manual first as there are some
REPLACEABLE PARTS INSIDE. For all repairs
really cool features on this amplifier that we
or service questions please contact the Gemini
wouldn’t want you to miss!
Service Department or your authorized dealer to

features
speak to a qualified Gemini Sound Products
technician.

• Be sure to allow adequate front and

• State-of-the-art circuitry for the finest sound rear ventilation to avoid possible heat damage to
quality and reliability your equipment.
• High output power to drive professional
speakers without clipping but also tame • Be sure that AC power is OFF and all
level controls are set to MINIMUM before making
enough for home use
connections. This will eliminate any chance of
• Protection Circuitry (short circuit, thermal cut- unexpected loud buzzes, pops or clicks that could
off, sub/ultrasonic frequency filters, turn-on damage your speakers.
delay, main fuse, secondary fuses)
• DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN
• Unbalanced stereo inputs with RCA type jacks OR MOISTURE.
• Ground lift switch for achieving the quietest
possible operation • Operators of electronic equipment should
never be in contact with water
• Large blue-light illuminated VU meters to
give you greater control… and they look really • Keep your power amplifier grounded for
cool maximum safety by always using a 3-prong plug.
If you are using an extension cord, always use a
• Ultra-modern design with professional 19” 3-prong cord as well.
rack mounts.

• Front-to-rear airflow with variable speed fan • DO NOT USE ANY SPRAY CLEANER OR
control for maximum cooling and quietest LUBRICANT ON ANY CONTROLS OR
possible operation. SWITCHES.

• Variable speed fan for quieter operation with

softer music and home use.

• Compact 2U well balanced enclosure

• Steel reinforced chassis construction for

durability and longevity.
 hook it up FRONT PANEL

• Power Switch (10): turns the unit on and off.

Okay, let’s get connected!
• Power LED (9): the power LED lights when the
REAR PANEL power is on. If the power LED does not light, refer
to the trouble-shooting guide.
Input Section:
Input Jacks (1) Your amplifier has unbalanced • Level Controls (7): control the input levels for
stereo RCA type jacks, with the tip of the jack each channel.
being positive (+) and the sleeve part being
negative (-)/ground. • Large blue-light illuminated VU meters (8)
display the output level of each channel.
Connect the output of your mixer here.

Output Section:
Disconnect unit from the AC power source before
making any connections. Pay close attention to
operation
polarity when connecting your speakers.
(Connect the positive wire to the red terminal and Stereo Operation
the negative wire to the black terminal). The unit has two channels for stereo operation.
Connecting your speakers using the wrong Each channel provides a separate signal at the
polarity will not damage your speakers, but speaker outputs. The following instructions are
will impact the quality of the sound (lack of bass for use with 4Ω or 8Ω speakers of matched
and incorrect stereo image). power ratings.

Speaker Outputs (3): the speaker output 1. With the power OFF, connect your input
connectors are terminals that will accept a cables to the Channel A and Channel B inputs
standard banana plug, or bare wire. using the RCA INPUT JACKS (1)

Make sure that all the connections are clean 2. Connect your speakers to the Channel A and
when using bare wire connections. If any strands Channel B SPEAKER OUTPUTS (3). (The total
of wire from one connector touch the connector speaker load must be at least 4Ω per channel.)
next to it, the sound will distort, and your amplifier
will overheat. 3. With the LEVEL CONTROLS (7) of both
channels set to zero (fully counterclockwise), turn
✰ NOTE: Total speaker impedance must not
the POWER SWITCH (10) ON. Okay, now try
playing some music and/or talking into your
be lower than 4Ω (Ohm) per channel microphone, and set the level of your input as
high as you think you’ll need it. This way it will be
AC Power Section: as high above the amplifier’s noise floor as
• Fuse (4): replace with proper type and rating. possible so you’ll get the best possible sound
• AC Inlet (6) is used to attach the power cord to with the least amount of noise.
the unit.
• AC line voltage switch (5) allows reconfiguring 4. Now adjust your LEVEL CONTROLS for each
amplifier for either 110-120 V or 220-240 V AC channel to your desired listening level. You also
lines. have the choice of keeping the volume of both
• Ground Lift Switch (2) is used to lift the ground speakers equal, or for certain situations you can
from the chassis. (See the Ground Lift Switch adjust the volume so one side will be louder than
Instructions for more detail.) the other.
 specifications
Using the Ground Lift Switch

Depending on how your sound system is hooked

up, sometimes applying the ground will create a
quieter signal path. Sometimes lifting the ground
Output Power EIA: 1kHz @ 1% THD, Wrms
can eliminate ground loops and that annoying
hum to give you quieter and cleaner overall Both Channels Driven 8Ω: ………….………………………………70
sound.
Both Channels Driven 4Ω: ………….………………………………90

1. With the power amp ON, listen to the system in Dynamic Headroom, dB:
idle mode (no music or signal) with the ground At 8Ω:…………………………………………………………………1.5
ON. The GROUND LIFT SWITCH (3) will be in At 4Ω:…………………………………………………………………3.3
the left position. Frequency Response:………………………………..30 Hz – 50 kHz

2. Turn the power OFF before moving the Total Harmonic Distortion: …………………………..less than 0.1%,
typical 0.05% at 1 kHz
GROUND LIFT SWITCH (3). Now lift the ground
by moving the GROUND LIFT SWITCH to the Signal to Noise ratio:………………90 dB below rated power @ 8Ω
right. Turn the power back ON and listen to
Damping factor: ……………………………..greater than 150 @ 8Ω
determine which position makes the overall
sound quieter with the least amount of noise and Slew rate:……………………………………………………….10 V/µS
hum.
Voltage gain, dB:……………………………………………………..27

✰ CAUTION: DO NOT DISCONNECT THE AC Input Sensitivity (for rated power at 8Ω):…………….……….1Vrms

GROUND ON THE POWER AMPLIFIER IN ANY Input Impedance (unbalanced):...………………………………10 kΩ

WAY. THIS CAN BE VERY HAZARDOUS!!
Power consumption (at rated power at 4Ω,
both channels driven): ………………………………..……..…400 W
Should you experience any difficulties or
problems, you can first refer to the AC Power Requirements: ……………..….110-120 V or 220-240 V
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE located on the 60 / 50 Hz.
following page. If you still cannot fix the problem, Indicators:……………………………………1VU-meter per Channel
please call 1 (732) 738-9003 for Gemini Customer 1 Power LED
Service.
Cooling: ……………Variable Speed Fan, Front-to-Rear Forced Air

Protection: ……………………………Short Circuit, Thermal Cut-off,

That’s it !
Sub/Ultrasonic Frequency Filters,
Turn-on Delay, Main Fuse,
Secondary DC Fuses
Connectors:

Okay, that just about covers everything! NOW Inputs:……………………………………………………….RCA Jacks

you’re ready to grab a couple of great CD’s or Speaker Outputs:……………………………………….Binding Posts
records, crank it up and get the party started!
Dimensions:……………………………………..19”W x 11”D x 3.5”H
(483 x 280 x 89 mm)

Weight :……………………………………………..12.9 lbs (5.85 kg)

✰ Specifications and design are subject to

change without notice for purpose of
improvement
 troubleshooting
SY M PTO M C A U SE S O L U T IO N
U N IT D O ES N O T P R O D U C E S O U N D . ♦ P O W ER S W IT C H N O T IN O N P O S IT IO N . ♦ M O V E P O W E R S W IT C H T O O N P O S IT IO N .
P O W ER L E D D O ES N O T L IG H T . ♦ P O W ER C A B L E N O T C O N N EC T E D T O ♦ C O N N EC T P O W E R C A B L E T O A C S U P P L Y .
A M P L IFIE R O R T O O U T L ET . ♦ C H EC K C O N D IT IO N O F O U T L ET .
♦ A C O U T L ET N O T A C T IV E . ♦ R EP L A C E A M P L IFIER M A IN P O W E R F U S E O N .
♦ M A IN A M P L IF IE R F U S E D E F E C T IV E . R EA R P A N EL W IT H C O R R EC T T Y P E & R A T IN G .

P O W ER L E D L IG H T S , B U T N O S O U N D ♦ N O IN P U T S O U R C E S IG N A L . ♦ C H EC K F O R P R O P ER F U N C T IO N O F IN P U T
IS P R O D U C E D B Y A M P L IFIER . ♦ IN P U T S O U R C E N O T C O N N EC T E D . S O U R C E D EV IC E (M IX E R , C D P L A Y E R , ET C .).
♦ D EF EC T IV E IN P U T C O N N EC T IN G C A B L E. ♦ C H EC K IN P U T C A B L ES & C O N N EC T IO N S .
♦ S P EA K E R S N O T C O N N EC T E D . ♦ R EP L A C E C A B L ES IN Q U E S T IO N W IT H K N O W N
♦ D EF EC T IV E S P EA K ER C A B L ES . G O O D C A B L ES .
♦ S P EA K E R S Y S T EM IN O P ER A T IV E. ♦ C H EC K O P E R A T IN G C O N D IT IO N , C A B L ES A N D
♦ A M PL IFIE R ’S L EV EL C O N T R O L S A R E S T A T U S O F S P EA K E R S Y S T EM .
S ET T O Z E R O . ♦ B E S U R E T H E L EV EL C O N T R O L S A R E P R O P ER L Y S ET .

S O U N D IS P R E S EN T B U T V O L U M E IS ♦ A M PL IFIE R IN P U T L EV EL C O N T R O L S A R E ♦ A D JU S T L EV EL C O N T R O L S A S P E R
T O O L O W EV E N T H O U G H S O U R C E S ET T O O L O W . IN S T R U C T IO N S .
D EV IC E (i.e .: C D P L A Y ER , M IX E R )
O U T P U T IS S ET T O A H IG H L EV EL .

L O U D 50/60 H Z O R 100/120 H Z H U M H EA R D ♦ IM P R O P E R O R D EF EC T IV E G R O U N D ♦ C H EC K F O R P R O P ER A C L IN E G R O U N D A T
A T A L L T IM ES T H R O U G H T H E S P EA K E R S . C O N N EC T IO N A T IN P U T S . P O W E R A M P A N D A L L IN P U T D EV IC ES .
IM P R O P E R O R D E F EC T IV E G R O U N D ♦ C H EC K IN P U T C A B L ES F O R A L L D EV IC ES
A T IN P U T S O U R C E D EV IC E(S ). A N D S IG N A L P R O C ES S IN G A S W EL L A S IN P U T
♦ IM P R O P E R O R D EF EC T IV E G R O U N D C A B L ES T O P O W E R A M P L IFIER .
C O N N EC T IO N O N A C O U T L ET . ♦ C H EC K P O S IT IO N O F G R O U N D L IFT S W IT C H
♦ G R O U N D L O O P T H R O U G H A C L IN E A S P E R IN S T R U C T IO N S FO R L IFT IN G T H E
C O N N EC T IO N / R A C K M O U N T IN G . G RO U ND.
♦ N EV E R L IFT T H E A C L IN E G R O U N D O N T H E
P O W E R A M P L IFIE R . IF Y O U A R E N O T
T O T A L L Y FA M IL IA R W IT H G R O U N D L IFT IN G
O R U N IFIC A T IO N P R O C E D U R ES , D O N O T
A T T EM PT T H EM W IT H O U T FIR S T C O N S U L T -
IN G Y O U R D EA L ER O R A Q U A L IFIE D S O U N D
T EC H N IC IA N FO R M O R E IN F O R M A T IO N O N
G R O U N D IN G . IM P R O P E R L Y D O N E, S U C H
P R O C ED U R ES C A N P O S E A S A F ET Y A N D /O R
FIR E H A Z A R D .

S O U N D IS D IS T O R T ED . ♦ D IS T O R T IO N O C C U R R IN G IN S O U R C E ♦ C H EC K V U M ET E R S
D EV IC E (C D P L A Y E R , M IX E R , ET C .). ♦ A D JU S T L EV EL C O N T R O L S A S P E R
♦ IN P U T L EV EL IS S ET T O O H IG H . IN S T R U C T IO N S .

FU S E B L O W S IN T E R M IT T EN T L Y . ♦ S P EA K E R L O A D IM P E D A N C E IS T O O L O W . ♦ C H EC K F O R S H O R T S O N T H E O U T P U T S .
♦ T Y P E O R R A T IN G O F T H E F U S E IS N O T ♦ C H EC K Y O U R S P EA K E R IM P E D A N C E.
C O R R EC T . ♦ C H EC K T H A T T H E F U S E T Y P E A N D R A T IN G
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 PARTS LIST
PART # QUANTITY NAME

1 012-037 1 PANEL CONTROL 33 111-046A 2 BAND-HEAD TAP

2 021-467 1 MAIN CHASSIS PING SCREW
3 031-046 1 TOP COVER BTS-3 3×6(AB)
4 041-430 1 HEAT SINK 34 110-187A 2 BAND-HEAD TAP
5 PING SCREW/TWIN
6 003-111 2 KNOB ROTARY SCREW 3×12(AB)
(SMALL) 35 110-172A 1 BAND-HEAD TAP
7 047-496 3 PCB SUPPORT PING SCREW/TWIN
8 049-206 4 PAD FOOT SCREW
9 36 146-717 6 HEXAGON MACHINE
10 153-220 1 POLYFORM SCREW
11 196-137 3 SERIAL NO:LABEL 37 111-060 1 PAN-HEAD TAPPING
12 255-209 1 GIFT BOX SCREW PTS-3
13 257-006 1 OWNER’S MANUAL 4×8(N)
14 156-089 1 WARRANTY CARD 38 102-111 2 PAN-HEAD MACHINE
15 SCREW PMS
16 099-238 2 UK LABEL 5×8(B)
17 099-232 2 LABEL-GREEN 39 107-022A 4 BAND-HEAD MA-
18 099-233 2 LABEL-RED CHINE SCREW
19 099-234 2 LABEL-YELLOW M4×15(AB)
20 40 131-074 4 NUT (KNUT)4φ(B)
21 095-057 3 VDE LABEL 41 142-008 2 PLAIN WASHER4φ(Y)
22 099-167 1 A LABEL 42 143-008 2 SPRING
23 099-169 1 V LABEL WASHER4φ(Y)
24 099-014 1 LABEL-MADE IN 43 102-161 1 PAN-HEAD MACHINE
TAIWAN SCREW 3×12(Y)
25 099-214 1 LABEL-MADE IN 44 131-081 1 NUT/WASHER 3φ(B)
CHINA 45 102-068 2 PAN-HEAD MACHINE
26 190-062 1 SILICON GEL SCREW
27 160-044 1 PE BAG 160×250mm 46
28 160-052 1 PE BAG 650×650mm 47 170-367 MASTER CARTON
29 160-009 1 PE BAG 23×30cm 48
30 49
31 121-007A 14 BAND-HEAD TAP 50
PING SCREW 1 262-352 1 PRINTED CIRCUIT
BTB-3 3×6(AB) BOARD P-700-1
32 110-138 3 BAND-HEAD TAP 2 262-353 1 PRINTED CIRCUIT
PING SCREW BOARD P-700-2
BTS-2 3×8(B) 3 262-354 2 PRINTED CIRCUIT
33 111-046A 2 BAND-HEAD TAP BOARD P-700-3
PING SCREW
BTS-3 3×6(AB)
 33
5 074-189 2 INTEGRATED CIR-
34 161-160 1 2P RCA JACK
CUIT TDA7294V
35 161-172 1 4P SPEAKER TERMI-
6
NAL
7 076-075 1 SILICON TRANSIS-
36 161-109 4 FUSE CLIP JH-6
TORS 2SA1358
37
8 076-077 SILICON TRANSIS-
38 059-239 1 POWER TRANS-
TORS OR 2SB631
FORMER EI-76×60
9 076-074 1 SILICON TRANSIS-
39 147-024 2 COIL 1.3µH 1.0φ×9φ×
TORS 2SC3421
9 1/2T
10 076-076 SILICON TRANSIS-
40
TORS OR 2SD600
41 093-370 1 AC CORD SVT AWG
11 076-020 1 SILICON TRANSIS-
18×3C VW-1 UL
TORS 2SA733 (Q)(P)
42 093-371 1 AC CORD 220V VDE
12 076-023 SILICON TRANSIS-
43 093-410 1 AC CORD ARGEN-
TORS OR 2SA1015
TINA
(GR)(Y)
44 093-369 1 AC CORD 230V BS
13
45
14 086-019 1 BRIDGE RECTIFIER
46 061-102 2 METAL FILM RESIS-
KBPC804W
TORS 2W 8.2Ω
15 087-027 2 VU METER
47 060-842 2 CARBON FILM RE-
16
SISTORS 1/2W 22KΩ
17 079-003 11 SILICON DIODE
48 060-240 1 CARBON FILM RE-
1N4148
SISTORS 1/4W 82 Ω
18 079-020 2 ZENER DIODE 1/2W
49 060-250 2 CARBON FILM RE-
24V (RD24EB2)
SISTORS 1/4W 220 Ω
19
50 060-263 4 CARBON FILM RE-
20 080-086 1 LED (GREEN) 5φ
SISTORS 1/4W 750 Ω
21
51 060-279 3 CARBON FILM RE-
22 071-202 2 ROTARY VR 10KA
SISTORS 1/4W 2.2KΩ
L:15MM
52 060-288 13 CARBON FILM RE-
23 081-023 1 SLIDE SWITCH 2P2C
SISTORS 1/4W 5.1KΩ
UL
53 060-293 3 CARBON FILM RE-
24 081-030 1 SLIDE SWITCH
SISTORS 1/4W 8.2KΩ
25 083-099 1 POWER SWITCH
54 060-303 5 CARBON FILM RE-
26 001-613 1 DC FAN 24V
SISTORS 1/4W 22KΩ
(80×80×25mm)
55 060-351 1 CARBON FILM RE-
27
SISTORS 1/4W 1MΩ
28 092-105 1 AC INLET
56
(IEC+FUSE)
57 050-153 2 ELECTROLYTIC
29
CAPACITORS N.P
30 100-072 2 FUSE 20mm VBS UTE
10µ/50V
5A 250V
58 050-162 1 ELECTROLYTIC
31 100-063 1 FUSE 20mm VBS UTE
CAPACITORS
4A 250V
10µ/50V
32 100-064 1 FUSE 20mm VBS UTE
59 050-121 7 ELECTROLYTIC
2A 250V
CAPACITORS
22µ/50V
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82
63 051-010 2 CERAMIC CAPACI-
83 209-004 1 LEAD WIRE (WHITE)
TOR 10P/50V
UL1015#18AWG 6×6
64 051-048 2 CERAMIC CAPACI-
310mm
TOR 390P/50V
84 202-110 1 LEAD WIRE (RED)
65 051-156 1 CERAMIC CAPACI-
UL1015#18AWG 6×6
TOR UL 0.0047µ/400V
310mm
66
85 200-096 1 LEAD WIRE (BLACK)
67 054-022 1 POLYESTER CE-
UL1007#24AWG 9×9
RAMIC CAPACITOR
150mm
0.047µ/50V
86
87 060-703 4 JUMPER WIRE 0.7φ
T/52mm P=10mm
88 060-703 5 JUMPER WIRE 0.7φ
T/52mm P=15mm
89 060-703 1 JUMPER WIRE 0.7φ
T/52mm P=20mm
90
91 146-509 4 PIN CONNECTOR
92
93 190-075 1 HEAT-SHRINK TUB
ING UL 28φ 35mm
94 190-230 2 HEAT-SHRINK TUB
ING UL 35φ 35mm
95 190-063 2 TUBE 1φ5mm
96 190-063 2 TUBE 1φ 10mm
97
98 003-605 3 CABLE TIES CV-100
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MAIN PCB

D D

1
D6

X2 Y2
RV3 2 D4 1N4148 M1
10K C24 R3 R5 1 1
5.1K 750
1N4148
C4

3
10pF R4 2 2
22uF50V 220
R31 R14
Left ch. GAIN 2.2K 3 3
22K

+E
R33 4 4 +
B
Y1 X1 750 D10 D8
U1 4 2 1 3
3
2 13 R22 1N4148 1N4148
IN - +PWVs
C13 8R2 1W
2 R15 3 7 X8A
IN + +Vs
5.1K L1
0.15 R25 4 14 3
C19 IN+MUTE OUT
1 22K C18 1.0uH
390pF 22uF25V 10 6 C10
MUTE BOOTSTRAP
0.1uF100V
9 8 C17
STBY -Vs
22uF50V
1 15 4
STBY-GND -PWVs
C1
10uF25V NP R29 R26
5.1K 5.1K R21
SW1 TDA7294V 22K Left ch. OUTPUT A

R19 -E
8.2K R10 R11
R23 5.1K 5.1K
5.1K C14 D3 Q1 FAN1
+E
Left ch. INPUT 22uF25V R35 2SA1358
"Ground lift" 24V 0.13A
5.1K
1N4148 R13 X11 Y11
R12 2.2K
C 22K 1 1 C
J1 R9 R18 R12

1
1M 8.2K 22K
R17 C12 Q3 2 2
R30 2SA1015
RV3 2 Right ch. INPUT 8.2K R27 82
10K C8 10uF25V 5.1K C21

X7 D13
GRN ZD2 1N4148 C9

3
0.047 10pF
24V 0.5W 100uF25V
R32 T
Right ch. GAIN C3 Y7
22K
10uF25V NP GRN
+E
R34 D12 D11
Y5 X5 750
U2
3 C15 1N4148 1N4148
2 13 0.1 R37
IN - +PWVs
C5 8R2 1W
2 R16 3 7 X8B
IN + +Vs
5.1K L2
0.15 C16 R28 4 14 2
C23 IN+MUTE OUT
1 22K C22 1.0uH
390pF 10 6 C25
MUTE BOOTSTRAP
22uF25V 0.1uF100V
9 8 22uF50V
STBY -Vs
1 15 1
STBY-GND -PWVs
POWER PCB C20
P3 0.1
Y9 X9 TDA7294V D1 Right ch. OUTPUT
1N4148 D2
LD1 2 2 1N4148
GRN -E
P4
"POWER"
1 1
X3 Y3
M2
T1 R7 R6 R1 1 1
SW2
B SW-POWER P5 2.2K 5.1K 750 B
P1
BRN
5 C2 R2 2 2
6 22uF50V 220

R38 F1 5A 3 3
B
5.1K
C101 +E
Q2 4 4 +
+24V
FUSE P2 2SC3421
X10 4 2 1 3
+24V

3
4A 115V / 2A 230V Y1
BLU REC1 C6
RED R8
RED KBPS08-02 4700uF50V 5.1K
F
4 X4
L Y2
7 2 4
3 BLK
BLK D5 C7 ZD1
E
ORG X6 1N4148 4700uF50V 24V 0.5W
Y3
SW3
N VOLTAGE SELECTOR
RED 1
RED
115v 230v

F2 5A

AC INLET -E
8
BLK
2
A
WHT
1

A A

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