Akai AM-M459

Operation details rurtabie)
Locking
the
tone
arm
to
the
tone
arm
rest
Release ap
Lock __
Arm lifter
control lever
Set to ¥
L&
Arm rest
Stylus replacement
The provided stylus should be changed after approximately
400 hours of record playback. Grasp the cartridge firmly with
one hand, and gently pull the stylus free from the cartridge with
the other hand. Replace the stylus with the Akai RS-33 stylus
(sold separately).
Your turntable is equipped with a standard PC-35 plug-in'TaP)
type moving magnet cartridge.
Before replacing the stylus
Turn off the power of the turntable and amplifier.
Cartridge
Remove
Be careful where you place your turntable
Keep the turntable away from the television, speaker system,
the transformer of the amplifier or any other equipment which
generates signals or vibrations that can be picked up by the sty-
lus.
Keep the records and the stylus clean
Dirty records and/or a dirty stylus will lead to distortion and
make the stylus jump. Therefore, regularly clean the records
andthe stylus with the optional accessory Cleaning Kit CK-600.
Keep your turntable clean too
Clean the cabinet with a soft, dry cloth.
If the cabinet is dirty, clean it with a mild detergent. Never use
paint thinner, etc. to clean the cabinet, as this may damage the
finish.
1 Place the tone arm in the tone arm rest.
Set the arm lifter control lever to ¥ , then lock the tone arm
using the arm rest lock.
Before playback .
Release the lock of the tone arm.
Replacing
the{aDiplug-in
type
cartridge
Before replacing
@ Turn off the turntable and your amplifier.
@ Lock the tone arm to the tone arm rest.
@
The
(TdPlis
the
standard
mark
for
plug-in
type
cartridges.
Cartridges
with
this
mark
are
interchangeable.
This
turntable
is
equipped
with
a
high
quality
VM
type
mov-
ing
magnet
cartridge,
but
any
MM
(Moving
Magnet)
or
IM
(Induced
Magnet)
cartridge
with
the
(TaPimark
can
be
used.
Using
the
provided
screwdriver,
remove
the
small
screw
whichis
located
directly
behind
the
cartridge,
on
the
side
of
tone
arm.
2
After
removing
the
screw,
grasp
the
cartridge
and
tone
arm
firmly
and
pull
the
cartridge
forward,
away
from
the
tone
arm,
until
it
is
free.
:
install the new cartridge by reversing the above operation.
Keep the terminal pins of the cartridge clean and handle
with care.
Notes on cartridge replacement
@ It is recommended that the cartridge be replaced once a
year to maintain a high level of performance, or sooner to
upgrade your turntable.
@ Replace the cartridge with one which has an output voltage
of approximately 2.5 mV. Refer to the specification sheet of
the cartridge. This turntable cannot use an MC (Moving Coil)
type cartridge even if such a cartridge carries the[TaPisym-
bol. >
Don’t bump your turntable
This can cause the stylus to jump, leading to damage of the sty-
lus and the record.
Don’t interrupt any movement
@ During record playback.
@ When the tone arm is moving automatically.
@ When the platter is rotating.
Protect your records
Do not touch the grooves when handling the record. Dirty
grooves will produce distortion. Store records standing in a well
ventilated place, relatively free of dust.