BIC 960 - Specifications and Troubleshooting

Spare Parts
To insure positive identification of your
unit when ordering spare parts, please
quote all the information printed on the
foil label underneath the unit plate or on
the outside of the packing carton. Also
quote the part number if listed, the
color, the voltage and the power supply
frequency.
Please address inquiries for spares and
service to your dealer.
In case of difficulty,
send your inquiry to:
British Industries Company
Westbury, New York, 11590
MINIMUM CABINET DIMENSIONS
UNITOFF BASE
1" additional is required above the
unit, for removal of automatic spindle,
when placed in a confined space.
UNIT ON BASE WITHOUT DUST COVER
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- 14%" 17%"
UNIT ON BASE WITH DUST COVER
UNIT ON BASE WITH DUST COVER RAISED
Left to right.17%"
Front to rear.20"
Total height .16"
Dust Cover height. 4
Dimensions are with an automatic spindle.
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Official Bases
The two bases available for the
B-l-C Turntables are as unique
in design as the machines themselves.
Their low-profile disguises the sturdi¬
ness of construction throughout. Both
bases include the exclusive “see-
through’ 1 bottom safety cover which
provides maximum protection from
mechanical and electrical hazards.
WB20 Wood Base Solid oiled walnut
furniture finish. Unitized construction.
B20 Molded Base Molded base with
black matte finish for easy care and
cleaning. Unitized construction.
Motor B-l-C Turntables incorporate a 24-pole,
300 rpm motor of outstanding characteristics.
The design nature of this motor insures many
trouble-free hours of listening pleasure and
very seldom, if ever, requires maintenance
or lubrication.
Speed The Model 980 & 960 will play records
recorded at 3316 and 45 rpm.
Record Size Twelve inch 3316 rpm records
may be stacked and played automatically on
the automatic spindle supplied with the unit.
Seven inch 45 rpm records may be stacked
and played automatically on the optional auto¬
matic 45 rpm adaptor, Stock No. A-2.
All other size 3316 and 45 rpm records can,
of course, be played manually.
Maximum Number of Records B-l-C Turntables
accept and play up to six records automatically.
Cartridge B-l-C Turntables will accept any
cartridge manufactured at the time of this
writing, and will track at the lightest force
recommended by cartridge manufacturer.
Cable Capacitance The total cable capacitance
(all wiring) of the Model 980 & 960 is less than
125 pf and, therefore, is perfectly compatible
with Discrete Four Channel records (CD-4).
Official Dust Cover
D20 The B-l-C Dust Cover fits the B-20
and WB-20 Bases in the 900 series. Its
unique construction and design elimi¬
nates hinges and other unsightly supports.
General Specifications
The Models 960 and 980 are wired for
117 volts, 60 cycle operation in the United
States. Both units are compatible with
50 cycle operation and can be easily con¬
verted. On the underside of all units is a
code tag which lists electrical specifications.
The Model 960 requires a 50 cycle pulley while
the Model 980 requires a 50 cycle strobe
disc. These items available through your dealer
or from British Industries Co. Detailed
information is supplied with each 50 cycle kit.
For operation on 220 volts, contact your local
dealer or service center for a suitable step-
down transformer and conversion.
Cartridge Mounting Screws The Model 980
& 960 are supplied with three pairs of machine
screws. Their lengths are W, 16" and %" type
No. 3-48 American standard machine screws.
Belt The drive belt used is made to exact
specifications for maximum performance. If ever
a new belt is required, we highly recommend
that you purchase the genuine, exact factory
replacement as inferior replacement belts will
seriously downgrade the performance of your
unit. This is also available through your local
dealer or British Industries Co.