User manual VESTAX PMC-20SL

[. . . ] fower supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs. convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the aplliance. Never take hold of the plug or cord if your hand is wet, and always be sure to grasp the plug body when connecting or disconnecting. iijeots have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance or C. [. . . ] Be sure from a qualified technician nearest service center, explained in the not attempt any to request service or your dealer or [BEFoRE) : Never connect the AC power plug before assembly has been completed. l CHECKLIST OF PARTS : This unit includes the f&wing par& ; 1. Headshell #CAUTION -l- 0 Adaptor pocket for 45rpm 0 Turntable 0 Center Spindle @ Spare Cartridge Stand 6) Balance Weight @I Anti-skating Control Knob &1 Arm Rest @I Tonearm (g> Pitch Control Knob @ Headshell 0 Detacheble Stylus Illuminator Jack @ Speed Select Button 69 START/STOP Button @ ON/OFF Button for Quartz Locked Pitch . REAR @ `Q 0 @ @ Remotecontrol Output Jack GND Jack Power Switch Power Cord Jack -2- ___-. ~___ . _~~ . ~_. ASSEMBLY AND SET-UP Installation of Turntable Flatter 1. By placing the turntable platter on the center spxndle, the platter adjusts to match the spindle by itself 2. Installation of Balance Weght Place tlrw bdww weight on the rear tonearm (see fig. 1) winding the balance weight clockwise. shaft of the Installation of Cartridge In accordance with the instructions of the cartridge, m&all a cartridge properly. In caee the cartridge weight is less than 8g, it is necessary to fix the attached shell weight on the cartridge. Connect the lead wires to the cartridge terminals The terminals of rnoet cartridges are color corded' Connect each lead wire to the terminal of the same color. Red *-Right Channel t (R+) . *. . . *e*** Channel Green CR-) ***m. *-*-sowRight m, . *. *m*. *e*Left Channel + be. . *. . ***a*Left Channel - Adjustment of Overhang Use a rule, etc. to carry out correct adjustment, As shown in the illustration, overhang indicates the distance from the stylue tip to the center of the turntable spindle when the stylus tip falls on the extension of e straight line from the pivot of the tonearm to the center of the spindle. If the overhang adjustment ls not properly made, the stylus will not be able to trace the record grooves correctly. GNl-j Note Be sure to connect firmly-the GND terminal t, o the amplifier or mixer, or a power source HUM will result. . Relationship between Pitch and Fader Position PITCH WY. - COIUlect the output to inputs of amplifier Acoustic Feedback is uaally caused by vibration of speakers, which affects the ecnsitive cartridge. If such a phenomenon occurs, relocate the turntable or speakers as far apart from each other as possible. Hum ie usually caused by nearby appliances that use transformar or thermostat. Relocating the unit further away from the noise sources will readily solve the problem. Make sure the grounding wire extending from the unit is securely connected to the GND terminal on the amplifier or mixer. -Ii- OPERATION NOTES LPlace the record on the turntable mat. 2. Prese the power switch button provided at rear panel to turn "ON" position. Note : A manual method of operation has been chosen for the playing of records instead of using "Cue Levers" _ The unit has been set to select 33-X rpm automatically when the power button is pressed to on. Push the 45 rpm speed select button if you play 45 rpm record. I Before detaching or attaching the headshell, be sure to turn the power of the amplifier or mixer off. 0 Detaching or attaching of the headehcll with the volume control turned up may cause damage to the speakers. a Do not turn "ON" the power supply, wi'ch the lurntable platter detached. l When play is finished, be sure to secure the tonearm with the arm clamp. [. . . ] if the unit ie not+ to he IV& for aomu time, care should be taken to secure the tonearm to protect the stylus tip. Dust and dirt at the headshell terminals may result in increased "HUM" noise or intermittent sound. l Dust and dirt should be carefully removed from stylus tip or records. Dust and dirt on the stylus tip or record may not only result in deterioration of tone quality, but alao cause undue wear of the record and the stylus tip itself. [. . . ]