Pioneer-PL-560-Owners Manual

IMPORTANT NOTICE
The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear. Please
write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep
it in a secure area. This is for your security.
Quartz PLL Brushless DC Hall Motor
Metal-like vinyl cabinet.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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Features ......................
1
Before Use ....................
2
Assembly Procedure .............
3
Installation Precautions...........
3
Adjusting the Tonearm ...........
4
Connections to Stereo Amplifier....
5
Panel Facilities .................
6
Operation .....................
8
Adjusting Stylus Descent Position...
9
Maintenance ................... 10
Troubleshooting ................ 11
Specifications .................. 12
This turntable's operation is based on Quartz PLL principles.
Under this system, the waveform signals from ahigh-position
reference oscillator, which incorporates a quartz oscillator, are
compared with the output waveform signals of the frequency
generator built into the rotor of the motor, and the rotation speed
of Che motor is thus controlled. This system is free from both time
and temperature drift, and it has an excellent response to changing
load requirements. It also ensures that the platter rotates ae a
precise speed.
Precision Parts for a Superb Rotation Performance
The precision-engineered center shaft and bearings (with a
centricity of less than 02µ) as well as the high-inertial-mass platter
combine with the Quartz PLL brushless DC Hall motor to yield a
speed deviation of less than 0.025% (WRMS) and asignal-to-noise
ratio of better than 73dB (DIN-B). These are specifications which
are every bit as good as those displayed by a professional-use
turntable.
Two-motor, Full-automatic Turntable with Precision
Geared Motor Mechanisms
The lead-in and return of the tonearm are performed by a
special precision geared motor mechanism which does not affect
the speed of the platter at all. Furthermore, a speed detection-type
auto-return mechanism controls the tonearm for accurate and
stable operation every time it is returned to the arm rest.
Specially Designed Cabinet to Enhance Sound Quality
and Reduce Occurrence of Howl
The cabinet features newly developed insulators, which
the talents of rubber and springs, on the 40mm-thick particle
board. This increases the internal loss and makes for superior
stability, thereby preventing howl caused by sound pressure from
arising and also canceling out vibrations from the floor. The
tonearm is mounted on a stand base which employs alarge-mass
aluminum diecast material for improved sound quality.
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CHECK THE ACCESSORIES
The accessory box contains the parts shown in
the figure. Check that they are all inside. The EP
adaptor is used for records with a large center hole,
and the screwdriver is required for adjustments
and when mounting the caztridge. Store these parts
safely.
Right channi
Right channel ground
Left channel
Left channel grounc
Cartridge mounting screws (6)
Cartridge mounting washers (2)
Cartridge mounting nuts (2~
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3. Attach the cartridge lightly to the headshell
using the screws, nuts and washers (Fig. 3).
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ATTACH THE CARTRIDGE
You can attach any cartridge to this turntable
weighing between 4g and lOg on condition that
only the accessory headshell is used with it. Follow
the procedure outlined below for attaching the
cartridge to the headshell.
1. Take out the headshell, cartridge mounting
screws, nuts, washers and small screwdriver from
the accessory box.
The screws come in three different lengths so
choose the screws according to the height of the
cartridge you intend to attach.
2. The terminals on the accessory headshell are
aligned as shown in Fig. 2. Check the location
and polarity of each of the cartridge's terminal
pins and then connect the lead wires, taking care
not to get the polarities mixed up.
NOTE:
Do not solder when you cminect the lead wires to the
cartridge. If the Cead wire lugs are loose, use a pair of
tweezers or a similar object to pinch in the end lightly.
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4. Adjust the position of the cartridge so that the
stylus and the connector section of the headshell
are 49mm apart and tighten up the screws. Make
sure that the cartridge does not tilt to one side
when you attach it (see Fig. 4).
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ATTACHING HEADSHELLS NOT MADE BY
PIONEER
You can attach headshells made by other companies as long as the coupling portion has the same
dimensions as the headshell supplied with your
PL-560. However, you should check whether the
terminals on the other headshell are aligned in the
same way. When attaching, make sure that you do
not neglect to carry out the four steps described
on the left.
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in the direction indicated by the arrow in the
figure until it stops. Then secure it.
1. MOUNTING THE PLATTER AND RUBBER
PLATTER MAT
Refer to the assembly figure, and place both the
platter and the rubber mat down over the center
shaft. The platter is heavy, so use both hands to
lift it horizontally over the shaft and into position.
3. MOUNTING THE COUNTERWEIGHT
Slide the counterweight onto the counterweight
shaft on the rear of the tonearm and push it forward. Then rotate it two or three turns in the
direction of the arrow.
2. MOUNTING THE HEADSHELL
Insert the headshell (with the cartridge) into the
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When installing this turntable, make sure that you avoid the following conditions:
Possible prohlems caused
Conditions to be avoided
(i) Exposure to direct sunlight, high temperatures or high humiditY.
(1) Can cause rust or interfere with insulation.
~2) Unstable surfaces.
(2) Will interfere with normal operation of wrntable (stylus will
jump. etc.i.
(31 Dirty or dusty locations.
(3) Can cause scratches.
(4) Exposure to heavy vibrations, such as on the top of speakers,
etc.
(4) Can cause howl.
(5) Proximity to power transformer of the amplifier.
(5) Can cause hum.
(6) Locations where alcohol, insecticides, or flammable substances
are frequently used.
(6) Can corrode dust cover or outside of cabinet.
If the turntable is brought into the warm from previously cold
surroundings, or if the room temperature rises suddenly, moisture will farm' on the operating sections and the to mta6le will
not 6e able to display its performance to the full.
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new environmenC for about an hour or try and increase the room
temperature gradually before operation.
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RELEASING THE AUTO MECHANISM
Before adjusting the tonearm, release the auto
mechanism as follows:
1. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.
2. Set the RECORD SIZE selector to MANUAL.
3. Push the START button.
4. About 10 seconds after the platter has started
to rotate, the arm elevator will descend. Then,
disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.
Do NOT press the CUT button. This operation
releases the auto mechanism and the tonearm
can now be operated as you wish.
LEVEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT
1. Set the ANTI-SKATE knob to "0"(Fig. 5).
2. Remove the cartridge stylus cover.
3. Set the ARM-ELEVATION lever to the DOWN
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4. Release the arm clamp and move the tonearm
to the space between the arm rest and the
platter, taking care not to damage the stylus.
5. Support the headshell's finger lift with one hand
and attain the level balance by turning the
counterweight either clockwise or counterclockwise. "Level balance" means that the tonearm is
parallel to the record on the platter, and that
the tonearm pipe, therefore, should not tilt
toward the counterweight side or the headsheli
side (See Fig. 6).
6. Return the tonearm to the arm rest and fasten
the arm clamp.
7. Attach the stylus cover to protect the stylus.
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8. Since the tracking force is zero when the tonearm is balanced level, turn just the trackingforce scale ring in front of the counterweight,
and set the "0" on the scale to the index line on
the shaft (Fig. 7).
TRACKING FORCE ADJUSTMENT
Turning the counterweight, set the correct tracking
force opposite to the index line on the counterweight shaft (Fig. 8).
The tracking-force scale ring has 0.5g steps, and
one full turn of the counterweight will yield a
tracking force of 4g.
ANTI-SKATING ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the anti-skating mechanism, turn the
ANTI-SKATE knob so that the number corresponding to the required tracking force is opposite
the index line (Fig. 9).
The numbers on the ANTI-SKATE knob correspond to the same number of tracking force.
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Perform the connections after you have completed the tonearm adjustments.
BEFORE CONNECTING, CHECK THE
FOLLOWING:
Switch the power "off" of the amplifier to
safeguard against damage to the speaker system.
if Sou aze using a Toes-output moving coil (MC)
cartridge, you will need a special MC transformer or a head amplifier, or you will require a
stereo amplifier with abuilt-in MC amplifier.
CONNECTION PROCEDURE (Fig. 10)
1. Insert the phono cables (white and red) into the
PHONO input jacks of the stereo amplifier
(white for left channel into L jack, and red for
right channel into R jack).
2. Connect the ground lead with the Y-shaped lug
connector at the end to the ground terminal.
3. Insert the power plug into the convenience AC
outlet of the amplifier.
Phono input
AC outlet
Phono cables
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1O CUT BUTTON
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Push this button to stop the record play. When pushed,
the tonearm will rise and return to the arm rest. The
power to the Yumtable will then be switched off and a few
seconds later, the platCer will stop rotating.
NOTE:
If the REPEAT button is pushed, the tonearm wtl[
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retw~n to the arm rest and then moue across agaan to the
record.
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Push this button when you want to listen to the same
record again. Press the button once more to release.
NOTE:
A71 you have to do for repeat play is to press the
REPEAT button. There is no need to push the START
buttoa again.
03 START BUTTON
The power to the turntable is turned on and the platter
starts to rotate when this button is depressed.
~ SPEED SELECT SWITCH
45 .... When this switch is depressed, the platter will
rotate at 45 rpm. Depress for playing 45 rpm
records, singles or EP's.
33 .... When this switch is set to the released position,
the platter will rotate at 33-1/3ipm. Release for
playing 33-1 /3 rpm records like LP's.
'5 QUARTZ LOCK SWITCH/PITCH CONTROL
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• When the Quartz LOCK switch is pushed downward,
the Quartz PLL will actuate and the strobe Tight comes
on. Normally use it in this position.
The turntable will rotate at the precisely rated speed
according to the SPEED SELECT switch.
o When the Quartz LOCK switch is pulled upward, the
Quartz PLL will be released and the strobe Tight goes
off and pitch meter Tamp will light up.
If the PITCH CONTROL knob is turned at this
position, the rotating speed of the Turntable will be
adjusted up to 6%faster or slower than its rated speed.
If the knob is Burned in the (+)direction, the turntable
rotates faster, and if the knob is turned in the (—)
direction, the turntable ~atates slower than its rated
speed. The variation of the rotating speed can be read
out on the PITCH METER.
(Refer to "PITCH CONTROL")
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PITCH CONTROL
In normal circumstances, the platter rotates at the
rated speed when the Quartz LOCK switch is kept at
ON. If you want to vary the speed, set this switch to
OFF and turn the PITCH CONTROL knob. If the
platter rotates faster than its rated speed, the musical
intervals of the reproduced sound will be come
higher, and if it rotates slower, they will become
lower.
Nowadays, there are slight variations in the orchestra
and other tuning sounds recorded on discs. Furthermore, pianos and other musical instruments for the
home are tuned to high international standards and
so there are slight discrepancies in the musical
intervals when practicing on the piano along with a
record. This turntable features a pitch control which
allows you to compensate for the slight variations in
the musical intervals by making the platter rotate up
to 6% faster or slower than its rated speed. The compensation can be checked by ear. An adjustment of
~6°/o is equivalent to about a semitone.
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This selector selects the size of the record for automatic
play and also selects manual play.
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T'.... For the automatic play of 77cm (7-inch)
LP and EP records.
25 10"..... For the automatic play of 25cm (70-inch)
LP records.
30 72°..... For the automatic play of 30cm (12-inch)
LP records.
MANUAL ... For the manual play of records.
ANTI-SKATE knob
Arm elevater
NOTE:
The tonearm wilt rzot be ac tu¢ted when the RECORD
SIZE selector is at the MANUAL position for
p[¢y, euen if the START button mzd the REPEAT
button are pushed.
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ARM ELEVATION LEVER
This lever controls the ascent and descent of the tonearm.
d (UP) ..... The tonearm rises.
9(DOWN) ... The tonearm descends gently.
Set to this position for auto play, auto
repeat and other automatic operations.
NOTE:
When the ARM ELEVATION lever is set to the UP
posttion for autom¢tic play, the tonearm will moue Doer
as f¢r as the lead-an groove on the record but it mill not
descer2d and the recm~d will therefore not be played.
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When the Quartz LOCK switch is set to OFF, the pitch
meter Tamp will light up, and the variation in the rotational speed of the platter in respect to its rating (33-1 /3
or 45 rpm) can be road out on the meter.
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The arm rest supports the tonearm when it is not being
used. SeT fhe tonearm on its rest when it is not playing
records. Clamp it into position if you don't have any
immediate plans to play records (see Figure).
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Securing the arm clamp
TROBE LIGHT
When the Quartz LOCK is set to ON, this light comes on
and lights stroboscopically. Then, the turntable rotates at
its rated speed and so the strobe dots remain stationary.
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AUTOMATIC PLAY
1. First, place the record on the platter.
2. Set the SPEED SELECT switch to the speed at
which the record is to be played.
3. Set the Quartz LOCK switch to Quartz-PLL.
Refer to "PITCH CONTROL" if you plan to
leave the switch at SPEED ADJ. and adjust the
rotational speed of the platter.
4. Set the ARM ELEVATION lever to the DOWN
position.
5. Set the RECORD SIZE selector in accordance
with the size of the record on the platter.
6. Remove the stylus cover and release the arm
clamp.
7. Press the START button slowly (until you hear
the sound of the start mechanism being actuated). The strobe light comes on and the
platter rotates.
When the platter rotates, the tonearm moves,
the stylus tip settles down gently into the leadin groove of the record, and play begins.
8. Adjust the volume and tone controls on the
amplifier to the preferred levels, and then sit
back and enjoy your record.
9. After the record has been played, the autoreturn mechanism is actuated and the tonearm
returns to the azm rest. At the same time, the
power to the turntable is turned off, and the
platter comes to rest a few seconds later.
10. Secure the tonearm to the arm rest with the
clamp and attach the stylus cover to protect
the stylus.
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MANUAL PLAY
1. Place the record on the platter.
2. Set the SPEED SELECT switch to the speed at
which the record is to be played.
3. Set the Quaztz LOCK switch to Quartz-PLL.
Refer to "PITCH CONTROL" if you plan to
leave the switch at SPEED ADJ. and adjust the
rotational speed of the platter.
4. Set the ARM ELEVATION lever to the UP
position.
5. Set the RECORD SIZE selector to the
MANUAL position.
6. Remove the stylus cover and release the arm
clamp.
7. Press the START button slowly (until you hear
the sound of the start mechanism being actuated). The strobe light comes on and the
platter rotates.
8. Hold the headshell by the finger lift and move
the stylus across the record to the track you
want played.
9. Set the ARM ELEVATION lever to the DOWN
position. The stylus will descend slowly to the
record and play will begin.
10. Adjust the volume and tone controls on the
amplifier to the preferred levels, and then sit
back and enjoy your record.
11. After the record has been played, the auto
return mechanism is actuated and the toneazm
returns to the arm rest. At the same time, the
power to the turntable is turned off, and the
platter comes to rest a few seconds later.
12. Secure the tonearm to the arm rest with the
clamp and attach the stylus cover to protect
the stylus.
REPEAT PLAY
Proceed as follows if you want to listen to the
same record again and again:
• Press the REPEAT button. The strobe light
comes on and the platter rotates.
When the platter rotates, the tonearm moves,
the stylus tip settles down gently into the lead-in
groove of the record, and play begins.
m After the record has been played, the autoreturn mechanism is actuated, and the toneazm
returns to the arm rest. A few seconds later the
tonearm moves over to the record again, and
play begins.
The turntable will remain in the repeat mode
until the REPEAT button is released, which
releases the turntable from the repeat mode.
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STOPPING THE TURNTABLE DURING PLAY
Press the CUT button gently (until you hear the
sound of the return mechanism being actuated).
The stylus will rise slowly from the surface of the
record and the tonearm will return to the arm rest.
The power to the turntable is then turned off and
the platter comes to rest a few seconds later.
NOTE:
Zf you push the CUT button during repeat glay, the tone¢rm will return to the arm rest ¢nd back again to the
record for repeat play.
INTERRUPTING RECORD PLAY
Set the ARM ELEVATION lever to the UP position. The arm elevation mechanism is independent
of tpe auto mechanism and so the tonearm will
ascend and descend irrespective of whether the
turntable is set to auto play or to manual play.
This is a convenient function since it allows you to
choose just the tracks you want to hear from an
LP.
RELEASING REPEAT•PLAY MECHANISM
The repeat mechanism only is released when you
push the REPEAT button during repeat play and
then take your finger off the button. The turntable
is then set to the normal auto play mode.
OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
• Always set the RECORD SIZE selector before
you push the START and REPEAT button
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when you want to set the turntable to the
auto play or repeat play modes. This is because
the stylus will not descend where you want
it to descend if you change the setting of the
RECORD SIZE selector while the tonearm is
moving. You may also damage the stylus and the
record.
Always clean the stylus both before and after
playing a record with a soft brush and try to
make it a rule to clean the records with a good
quality cleaner.
When changing over the headshell, clamp the
tonearm to the arm rest so that the tonearm
shaft is not strained in any way.
Be careful not to make the turntable vibrate
while a record is playing since this can result in
damage to the stylus and record.
Do not force the tonearm closer than 40mm to
the center shaft or away from the arm rest. If
this distance is exceeded, you may damage the
internal mechanisms and render automatic operation ineffective.
Place only one record at a time on the platter. If
two or more records are stacked on the platter,
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the grooves, and this will impair the quality of
reproduction.
m Do not disconnect the power cord while the
stylus is still in a record groove as this may result
in damage to the stylus and record.
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If the stylus does not descend onto the lead-in
groove on the record during automatic play, adjust
as follows:
1. Place a 30em (12-inch) LP record on the platter.
2. Go through the operation for automatic play
once (refer to page 8), and check the level and
direction of the stylus' deviation from the norm.
3. Return the tonearm to the arm rest, and then
turn and adjust the stylus descent-position
adjusting screw using the accessory screwdriver
(see Fig. 11, 12).
• When the stylus descends outside the lead-in
groove, turn the adjusting screw clockwise.
• When the stylus descends inside the lead-in
groove, turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise.
o Each half-turn of the adjusting screw moves
the starting point about 6mm.
NOTE:
Be very careful not to damage the record and the stylus
when you are adjusting the position of the stylus descent.
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CABINET AND DUST COVER
When the cabinet or dust cover becomes dusty or
dirty, wipe it clean with a soft dry cloth. Remember that the surfaces can be corroded by furniture
waY, thinner, and benzine and also by insecticide
sprays. The dust cover can be detached and
cleaned.
RUBBER PLATTER MAT
When the rubber platter mat is dirty, apply a
sponge containing one part neutral cleanser to 5 or
6 parts water and wash. After rinsing well, leave to
dry in awell-ventilated location. Never leave it to
dry in the sun or in front of a heater since its shape
and color will be changed.
STYLUS
If the stylus tip is clogged with dust, the reproduced sound quality will be impaired. Use a soft
brush to keep the stylus clean at all times. Be careful not to touch the tip since this may damage it.
When using stylus cleaner (organicsolvent), benzine
or thinner to clean the stylus tip, take care not to
allow any of the liquid to come into contact with
the stylus holder. This may charge the material.
LUBRICATION
The motor shaft and bearings of this turntable
employ oil-less bearings and so there is no need for
lubrication. There is no need to lubricate the tonearm bearings, either.
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1. QUARTZ OSCILLATOR: This is minimally affected by
ageing and bV variations in the temperature and humidity. It
generates a reference signal 6y which the speed ofi the phono
m omr is controlled.
2. FREQUENCY DIVIDING CIRCUIT: This divides the
frequency of the reference signal generated by the quartz oscillator.
3. SPEED SELECTION FREQUENCY DIVIDING CIRC~1~T: This divides the signal to a reference frequency rorres~onding to one of the two platter speeds, 45rpm or 33-i/3 rpm.
It is this signal against which the signal from the frequency generator will be compared.
4. MAGNETIC PULSE SENSING FREQUENCY GENEI3F~T~fl: This produces an altematine7 current corresponding
m the rotation speed of the mom r_
5. PHASE COMPARATOR: The phase of the signals from the
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reference signal obtained from the speed selection frequency dividin9 circuit. A corrective voltage corresponding to the difference in
phase is produced and this is added to the motor drive current to
either accelerate or decelerate the platter by the amount required
to maintain the rated speed.
6. FREQUENCY COMPARATOR: The frequancy of the
signal from the platter frequency generator Is compared with the
reference frequency derived from The quartz oscillator. The comparamr enhances the PLL characteristics to deal with momr
overcu went, etc.
7. BI-DIRECTIONAL DRIVE CIRCUIT: This circuit mn~
trots the motor speed in response to the control signals which are
applied from the phase comparator and frequency comparator.
8. POSITION DETECTOR: The motor contains Hall elements. As the rotor turns, they emit seq uen2ial signal voltages.
Transistor switching in the bi-directional drive circuit is controlled
by these voltages.
platter frequency generator is compared with the phase of the
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Sometimes, an operational fault can be mistaken for a malfunction or failure.
Check the following points and see if the symptoms of the trouble are
outlined below before you get in touch with the serviceman. If you cannot
locate the symptoms, contact your nearest Pioneer Service Center, Service
Station or authorized Pioneer dealer.
Symptom
Possible trouble
Remedy
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Platter does not rotate.
Power cord is unplugged.
Plug cord securely into wall outlet.
No sound
7. Phono cables are not connected properly.
t. Connect cables securely to the PHONO input
jacks on the amplifier see page 5~.
2. Headshell is not properly attached.
2. Firmly secure tonearm locking collar (see page
3. Cartridge lead wires are loose.
3. Attach lead wires inside headsheil properly
4. Amplifier is not being operated properly.
(Function switch, tape monimr switch, speaker
switches, etc. not sei correciiyl.
4. Read the operating instructions that come with
amplifier.
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(see page 21.
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Musical tempo is off.
2. PITCH CONTROL knob not set properly in
accordance with the platter speed.
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Excessive noise.
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Tonearm does not
descend with auto play.
Tonearm does not
move with auto play.
Intermittent sound.
Stylus does not
descend to correct
position wixh auto-play.
1. Refer m "PANEL FACILITIES" and ffieir uses
on page 6.
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2. Refer to "PITCH CONTROL" on page 6.
1. Ground lead is not connected.
1. Connect properly to the amplifier's ground
terminal (see page 51.
2. Tracking force is not correct.
2. Refer Yo tracking force adjustments on page 5.
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Sound is distorted.
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1. Platter speed is not se[ properly.
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3. Dust or dirt has collected on the stylus tip.
3. Clean the stylus tip with a soft brush.
4. Dust or dirt has collected on the record.
4. Clean the record with a good quality cleaner.
7. Dust or dirt has wllected on the stylus tip.
1. Clean the stylus tip with a soft brush.
2. Tracking force is not correct.
2. Refer to tracking force adjustment on page 5.
3. Stylus is worn.
3. Replace with new stylus.
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4. Amplifier's tone controls set too high.
4. Set tone controls to lower position.
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1. ARM ELEVATION lever is set to UP position.
7. Set to DOWN position.
2 Tracking force is not correct.
2. Refer to tracking force adjustment on page 5.
t. Arm clamp is still fastened.
1. Release arm clamp.
2 RECORD SIZE selector is set to MANUAL
position.
2. Set selector in accordance with size of record
on platter.
1. Tracking force is not correct.
1. Refer to tracking force adjustment on page 5.
2. SCylus is worn.
2. Replace with new stylus.
3. Record is scratched or warped.
3. Replace record.
See stY~us descent-position adjustment on page 9.
If you detect any trouble when playing records, the fault may not lie with the turntable but with
another hi-fi component. Be sure to check the amplifier, speaker systems, and any other electrical
equipment which you are using in the vicinity of the turntable.
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Motor and Turntable
Drive System ...................... Direct-drive
Motor ....................Quartz PLL Hall motor
Turntable Platter... 320mm diam. aluminum alloy die-cast
Moment of Inertia.....280kg~cm2 (including platter mat)
Speeds ...................... 33-7(3 and 45 rpm
Speed Control Range .......................+6%
Wow and Flutter...........Less than 0.025%(WRMS)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio .........More than 73d6 (DIN-B)
(with Pioneer cartridge model PC-400)
Rotational Characteristics
Build-up Time ......Within720°rotation at 33-1 /3 rpm
Speed Deviation .................Less than 0.002%
Speed vs. Load Characteristics ....Stable up to 200 grams
drag load
Speed Drift .......Less than 0.00008%/hat 33-1 /3 rpm
Less than 0.00003%(degree temp. change at 33-1 /3rpm
Tonearm
Type...........Static-balance type, S-shaped pipe arm
Effective Arm Length ................... 221 mm
Overhang............................ 15.Smm
Usable Cartridge Weight ....... 4g (min.) to lOg (max.)
Subfunctions
Full auto mechanism
Anti-skating force control
Stylus pressure direct-readout counter weight
Cueing device
Strobe light
Pitch indicator
Free stop hinges
Semiconductors
ICs..... ............................... 4
Transistors............................... 7
Diodes .. ............................... 5
Hall elements ............................. 3
Accessories
EP Adaptor ..............................
Screwdriver ..............................
Cartridge mounting screws ....................
Cartridge mounting nuts......................
Cartridge mounting washers ...................
Operating instructions .......................
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Miscellaneous
Power Requirements ............... AC 120V,60Hz
Power Consumption ...................... 12W
Dimensions ...........440(W) x 145(H) x 365(D)mm
»-i s/~ 6(w) x s-~ i /~ 6(H) X ia-s/s(o) gin.
Weight .......................10.5 kg/231b 2 oz
NOTE:
Spectfications and design subject to possible modiftc¢tion
without notice, due to tmprouenzents.