Akai AM-M459

Before using the turntable
How to assemble the turntable
Before beginning
@ Remove alli packing materials except the stylus cover at-
tached to the tone arm and open the dust cover. After as-
sembling the turntable, remove the stylus cover.
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Spindle
Placement
Place the turntable on top of the other Akai components.
About the power switch
This turntable is not equipped with a primary power
switch. The power switch is incorporated in the tone arm
of the turntable. The power to the turntable is cut when
the tone arm returns to the tone arm rest. Note however
that the power is not completely turned off in this case. if
you wish to completely turn the power off, disconnect the
power cord from the POWER SUPPLY jack of the amplifi-
er.
@ The drive belt is fitted around the inside of the metal platter.
Please handle carefully while assembling the turntable.
Assembling the turntable
1 Holding the metal platter by the holes near the center,
place it over the turntable so that the small center spindle
hole drops over the spindle. Rotate the platter until one of
the platter’s outer openings is over the pulley. (Refer to the
illustration.)
2 Gently stretch the drive belt by pulling the ribbon which is
wrapped around the platter and extend it around the pul-
ley. After the drive belt is wrapped around the pulley, re-
move the ribbon. Rotate the metal platter 3 or 4 times slow-
-ly, in order to make sure the drive belt has been fitted cor-
rectly.
3 Place the rubber mat on the metal platter.
Make sure that the rubber mat’s record size sensing slots
match the metal platter’s record sensing cams.
Note:
For convenience, keep the 45 rpm adaptor in the adaptor hol-
der when not using it.
Regarding the turntable
@ Never touch the power plug with wet hands.
@ Always pull out the power cord by the plug, never the cord.
@ Only let a qualified professional repair or reassemble the
turntable. An unauthorized person might touch the internal
parts and receive a serious electric shock.
@ Never allow achild to put anything, especially metal, into the
turntable.
@ {f water is spilled on the turntable, disconnect it and call your
dealer.
@ Make sure thatthe turntable is well ventilated and away from
direct sunlight.
@ To avoid damage to the internal circuits and the external
surface, keep it away from heat (stoves, etc.).
@ Avoid using spray type insecticide near the turntable. It can
damage the finish and might ignite suddenly.
@ To avoid damaging the finish, never use paint thinner or
other similar chemicals to clean the turntable.
@ Place the turntable on a flat and solid surface.
@ [Ifyou don't plan to use the turntable for a long period of time,
disconnect the power cord.
@ To protect the insulators, always lift the turntable when you
move it. Before moving the turntable, disconnect all the con-
necting cables.
@ When transporting the turntable over a long distance, place
it in its original box wrapped in its protective wrappers.
This equipment conforms to No. 82/499/EEC standard.
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