Dual CS 1264 User Manual

Operation
After the initial installation and after the unit has been trans-
ported, lock the tonearm on the rest post, and move the
‘operating
switch
to
“start”.
This
will
ensure
the
automatic
ceyciing mechanism is in neutral
Single-play operation
For 12,33 rpm records, insert the short spindle into theshatt.
For 7”, 48 rpm records, use the large-hole adapter.
Automatic start
‘The tonearm will index 12" records when motor speed is set
for
33
1/3
rpm;
7”
records.
when
speed
is
set
for
45
rpm.
Move
the
operating
switch
to
“start.
(The
motor
will
start,
the
tonearm
will
rise,
move
over
to
the
record
and
descend
to
play.)
Cue-control start
Move the cue-control lever to position & , then place the tone-
arm
over
the
record
where
you
would
ike
play
to
begin.
(The
platter will begin to rotate when the tonearm is moved toward
the record.)
To lower the tonearm, flick the cueccontrol lever to
To interrupt or stop play
For a brief interruption, move the cue-control fever to X and
the tonearm will it, (The platter will continue to rotate
To stop play, either move the operating switch to “stop,” or
lift the toneaem from the record (sither by hand or with the
‘cue contol) and move it to the rest post, (The motor will shut
off automatically.)
Continuous
play
When
the
continuous-repeat
switch
(7)
is
in
position
GO
,
the
‘tonearm
will repeat
the record
until
switched
to the single-play
position,
ar until
the operating
switch
is moved
to “stop.
Multiple-play
Insert the long spindle (20) into the platter shaft so that the
kay at the bottom of the spindle fits into the slot. Lock the
spindle
in
place
by
pressing
it
down
and
turning
clockwise
until it stops.
Up to six records can now be played in automatic sequence.
using the same operation as in single play.
To interrupt any record in play and change to the next one,
move the operating switch to “start.”
Records already played can be lifted back onto the soindle
far replay or to be removed, The spindle need not be removed.
Note:
An
optional
large-hole
multiole-play
spindle
for
45
rpm
records is available at your Dual dealer.
Pitch-control and strobe
Each of the two speeds can be varied with the pitch control
To set the speeds precisely at 33 1/3 or 45 rpm. play a record
while viewing the illuminated strobe bars on the platter rim.
Each speed is exactly correct when no movement of the bars is
observed. If the bars appear to move counterclockwise, motor
speed is slow. Turn the pitch-control clockwise to advance
speed. If the bars are moving clockwise, the speed cen be
Slowed by turning the pitch-control counter-clockwise.
‘The pitch-contral can also provide other than exact speed,
For example, when you want to match the pitch of recorded
‘music to a live musical instrument, Also, when making tepe
recordings, you may orefer that the tape sound flatter or shar-
pper than at “normal” speed. You can also "stretch" or shrink”
a recorded selection slightly to match a length of motion pic:
sure film,
Adjustment of tonearm indexing
When the operating switch is moved to “start”, the tonearm
automatically lifts, moves to the record and lowers. The stylus
should set down in the lead-in groove. If the stylus of another
cartridge, installed later, sets down too far inside or outside
the lead-in groove, proceed as follow.
Slightly lift the Dual emblem located at the right front comer
Of the chassis and move it outward. The adjustment screw (8)
will then be visible through the opening,
Adjustment
of
tonearm
indexing
for
12”
(30
em)
records.
Move
speed
selector
(17)
10 45”
and
correct
the
setting
by
turning
the
adjustment
screw
slightly.
(use
a suitable
screw-
river)
If the stylus sets down too far inside the lead-in groove, turn
the screw clockwise, If the stylus sats down too far outside the
leadin
groove,
turn
the
screw
counterclockwise.
Adjustment of tonearm indexing for 7” (17 em) records.
Move the speed selector (17) to "33" and proceed as indicated
above for 12” records
Cue-control height adjustment
The height of the stylus tip over the record in the raised posi-
tion ¥ can be varied approximately 1/4” (6 mm) by turning
the adjustment screw (4).
Do not exceed this range as the tonearm movement may be im-
peded.
Removing the platter
The platter is secured to the shaft by the decorative center
ring. To remove the platter, press the ring slightly downward
‘and
turn
it
clockwise
approximately
60°
until
it
releases.
The
platter
can
now
be
lifted
off.
To
place
the
platter,
reverse
the
above procedures, turning the ring counterclockwise.
Replacing the drive belt
Remove the platter as described above and set the old belt
aside, Place the new balt around the drive platter of the tum-
table,
with
the
textured
(ground)
side
of
the
belt
on
the
in-
side.
‘Then slip the belt around the Vario-pulley and inside the guide
fork. Finally, lower the platter onto the shaft and secure with
the decorative center ring.
Stylus care
In normal use, every stylus is subject to wear and tear. We
recommend that yours be inspected periodically, and cer-
tainly after approximately 300 playing hours in the case of
dimond styli. Worn or damaged (chipped) styii will grind the
modulation out of the grooves and damage your records. For
replacement,
obtain
only
the
stylus
tyne
recommended
in
the
‘Technical Data for your cand. imitations can cause noticeable
Joss in sound quality and rapid record wear.

Dual CS 1264 Specifications

General

Brand	Dual
Model	CS 1264
Category	Turntable
Language	English