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Controls for selecting playback speed and fine-tuning pitch.
Components for tonearm lifting, locking, set-down, balance, and anti-skating.
Spindle for records and illuminated speed indicator for calibration.
Mounting point for the pickup cartridge.
Basic adjustments required before playing the first record.
Process for starting the platter, lowering the tonearm, and automatic shutdown.
Cleaning the record while the tonearm is in a resting position.
How the unit behaves at the end of a record.
Instructions for temporarily stopping and restarting record playback.
Steps to remove the existing holder and attach a new cartridge.
Properly connecting the audio and ground wires to the cartridge.
Guidance on checking stylus condition and identifying wear.
Recommendations for using correct stylus types and avoiding damage.
Precautions for handling the delicate stylus and its components.
Ensuring proper balance for optimal tracking force and stylus life.
Detailed steps for achieving tonearm balance using the counterweight.
Understanding the effects of incorrect stylus pressure on sound and records.
How to accurately set the tracking force using the calibrated scale.
Function to counteract skating force and prevent uneven stylus wear.
Selecting antiskating based on stylus type and playback conditions.
Matching the antiskating setting to the adjusted stylus pressure.
Method for varying the tonearm lift height for precise set-down.
Using pitch control to fine-tune speed for musical accuracy.
How the set-down aid helps locate record lead-in grooves.
Using the adjustment screw to fine-tune the tonearm's landing position.
Guidance on proper lubrication and seeking authorized service.
Importance of original parts and safe packaging for transport.
Controls for selecting playback speed and fine-tuning pitch.
Components for tonearm lifting, locking, set-down, balance, and anti-skating.
Spindle for records and illuminated speed indicator for calibration.
Mounting point for the pickup cartridge.
Basic adjustments required before playing the first record.
Process for starting the platter, lowering the tonearm, and automatic shutdown.
Cleaning the record while the tonearm is in a resting position.
How the unit behaves at the end of a record.
Instructions for temporarily stopping and restarting record playback.
Steps to remove the existing holder and attach a new cartridge.
Properly connecting the audio and ground wires to the cartridge.
Guidance on checking stylus condition and identifying wear.
Recommendations for using correct stylus types and avoiding damage.
Precautions for handling the delicate stylus and its components.
Ensuring proper balance for optimal tracking force and stylus life.
Detailed steps for achieving tonearm balance using the counterweight.
Understanding the effects of incorrect stylus pressure on sound and records.
How to accurately set the tracking force using the calibrated scale.
Function to counteract skating force and prevent uneven stylus wear.
Selecting antiskating based on stylus type and playback conditions.
Matching the antiskating setting to the adjusted stylus pressure.
Method for varying the tonearm lift height for precise set-down.
Using pitch control to fine-tune speed for musical accuracy.
How the set-down aid helps locate record lead-in grooves.
Using the adjustment screw to fine-tune the tonearm's landing position.
Guidance on proper lubrication and seeking authorized service.
Importance of original parts and safe packaging for transport.
| Drive System | Belt Drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33 1/3 and 45 RPM |
| Tonearm effective length | 221 mm |
| Wow and Flutter | 0.03% WRMS |
| Rumble | -70dB |