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General| Effective length | 222 mm |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33, 45 rpm |
| Wow and flutter | 0.1% |
| Drive type | Idler-wheel drive |
| Tonearm | Static balance, tubular |
Controls all operating functions, in both single play and changer operation.
Select speed and record indexing size, then insert the correct spindle for play.
Instructions for automatic and cue-control start in single play mode.
How to start playback manually with a record already spinning.
How to start playback manually with a stationary record.
Using the Cue-Control to start playback on a rotating record.
Using the Cue-Control to start playback on a stationary record.
How to stop playback and return the tonearm to its rest position.
How to pause playback and then restart the record from the beginning.
How to interrupt playback and resume at the same point later.
How to resume playback after it has been interrupted.
Instructions for installing the changer spindle and operating in changer mode.
Description of the tonearm's jam-proof design and slip-clutch feature.
Detailed steps for mounting the turntable chassis onto a base or mounting board.
Guidance on how to secure the turntable for transport without removing it from its base.
Instructions for correctly mounting the turntable platter onto the spindle.
Steps for mounting a cartridge, including setting stylus depth and overhang.
Information on using a special wedge for optimal vertical tracking angle.
Detailed procedure for balancing the tonearm for proper tracking force.
How to set the stylus tracking force accurately using the direct-dial.
How to set the anti-skating force for optimal tracking.
Instructions for connecting the turntable audio output to an amplifier.
How to connect the turntable to a power source, noting voltage requirements.
Explanation of the feature to automatically switch amplifier power on/off.
How to adjust tonearm set-down accuracy in the lead-in groove.
Information on where to get the Dual 1009F serviced.
Detailed explanation of the anti-skating control and its importance for tracking.
Explanation of the skating phenomenon and its effect on stylus and record.
Diagram illustrating forces acting on the stylus within the record groove.
Detailed guide on setting the tracking-balance control for optimal performance.
How the Cue-Control allows precise tonearm positioning and gentle lowering.
Instructions on operating the Cue-Control for lifting and lowering the tonearm.
Using the Cue-Control in conjunction with automatic start for slower descent.
Explanation of the tonearm's ability to track at very low forces.
Description of the low-friction pivots used in the tonearm.
Tests to demonstrate the tonearm's balance, tracking, and low friction.
How the automatic trip mechanism is activated with minimal force.
How to test the tonearm's tripping mechanism at very low stylus force.
Testing the tonearm's trip mechanism with zero tracking force.
Demonstration of the tonearm's perfect balance in all planes.
Testing the tonearm's tracking ability on warped records and low vertical friction.
How the turntable design minimizes acoustic feedback.
Description of the motor's power, speed accuracy, and design.
Explanation of the pitch control feature for varying playback speed.
Details on the mechanism that allows pitch variation without affecting motor speed.
Description of the changer spindle that protects records during stacking.
Explanation of the feature to automatically switch amplifier power on/off.
Information on where to get the Dual 1009F serviced.
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