KAM BDX900 USB B
ELT DRIVE USB TURNTABLE
HARDWARE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KAM BDX900 USB
BELT DRIVE USB TURNTABLE
q START/STOP BUTTON Press this button to start
or stop the platter
.
w PLATTER The platter is equipped with a
slipmat. This makes it easier to manipulate the
record for scratch performances.
e MOTOR OFF Press the button to disengage the
motor, and the LED will flash. Press the button
again to re-engage the motor.
r TARGET LIGHT Insert target light to the deck
and it will light up.
t PLATTER REVOLUTION SPEED BUTTONS For 33
rpm - press 33. For 45 rpm - press 45. For 78
rpm - press 33 & 45 simultaneously.
y REVERSE This button is used to reverse the
direction of the platter rotation.
u PITCH SLIDER Use this to change the speed of
the platter
. When the pitch slider is at 0%, the
pitch indicator will light.
i 45RPM ADAPTER Place on center spindle for
playing 7" records with large center holes.
o POWER ON/OFF SWITCH Used to tur
n the
turntable on and off.
1) POWER CORD CONNECTOR Used to connect to
the mains, using the supplied power cor
d.
1! USB SOCKET USB output connection.
1@ PHONO/LINE SWITCH This is a switchable
‘phono level’ or ‘line level’ output (using RCA
jacks) which can be connected to the ‘phono’ or
'line' input on an exterior unit.
1# TONE ARM This is a fully manual tone ar
m. T
o
start playback, gently place the stylus on the
r
ecor
d using the headshell finger suppor
t. Don’t
drop the stylus onto the record as it may cause
damage to the diamond tip and to the r
ecor
d.
1$ COUNTERWEIGHT Adjustment creates the
proper downward pressure of the stylus to the
r
ecor
d. By sliding the counter
weight onto the
r
ear of the tone ar
m. T
wist it lightly and it will
screw onto the rear shaft of the tone arm.
1% ANTI-SKATE KNOB This applies inward force to
the tone ar
m so it doesn’
t skip outward across
the record due to the centrifugal force of the
record spinning. Cartridge manufacturers usually
specify the proper setting for this.
1^ TONE ARM LIFT Contr
ols the up and down
action of the tone arm.
1& TONEARM CLAMP & REST Use this r
est for the
tonearm while changing a record. Attach the
tonearm to the rest using the clamp when the
turntable isn’t used or when it is transported.
This pr
events the tone ar
m fr
om accidentally
turning towards the platter and damaging the
needle of the cartridge.
1* HEAD SHELL LOCKING NUT Attach the head
shell by inserting it into the front end of the tone
arm and then turn the locking nut clockwise.
1( HEADSHELL Install cartridge here. When
installing a cartridge, refer to the installation
instructions supplied by the manufacturer of that
cartridge. Attach the stylus protector to guard
the stylus tip from damage.
Attach wires as follows:
White (L+) Left channel +
Blue (L-) Left channel –
Red (R+) Right channel +
Green (R-) Right channel –
Visit the Kam website:
www.kam.co.uk/tuition for
full tone ar
m assembly instr
uctions.
2) OUTPUT L & R This is the standar
d analog
output (RCA jacks) which can be connected either
to a phono or line input on any DJ mixer, or
amplifier depending on the setting of the phono /
line selector
.
OPERATING
1. Turn the power dial to turn on and the speed
indicator and the strobe-illuminator will light up.
2. Inser
t target light for illumination the stylus.
3. Place a record on the turntable mat. When
playing a 45rpm record with a large center hole;
place the 45rpm adapter on the center spindle.
4. Set the r
otation speed to match the record.
5. Release the ar
m clamp.
6. Set the cueing lever to the up position.
7. Press the Start/Stop button and the turntable
platter will start to rotate.
8. Move the tone arm over the desired groove.
9. Set the cueing lever to the down position, the
tone arm will descend slowly onto the record and
play begins.
10. Adjust the pitch to a desirable speed. During
play
, obser
ve the str
obe dots. If the str
obe dots
appear to the right, the pitch is slower than the
rated speed. If they flow to the left, the rated
speed. If the strobe dots appear stationary, which
means the platter is in normal turntable speed,
move the pitch control slider up or down to
adjust the speed.
11. T
o suspend play, lift arm with cueing lever.
12. When play is finished, raise the cueing lever,
move the tone arm to the armrest and secure
the tone arm with the arm clamp.
13. Press the Start/Stop button to stop the
platter r
otating.
14. Turn the power dial to turn off the power.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Y
ou will find two fr
ee downloadable PDF files at
www.kam.co.uk/tuition. One covers everything
you need to know about cor
r
ect connection and
installation of you new Kam turntables and all
other related equipment. The other provides a
step by step guide to mixing for beginners.
© COPYRIGHT LAMBA plc 2007. E&O E.
OVERVIEW
The KAM BDX900 USB turntable is designed to give you
maximum flexibility and features for minimum cost. This
deck should combine all the features you may have
wished for with a top build quality and specification.
PRECAUTION
Read the manual carefully before operation.
Do not remove cover or back to prevent electrical shock.
NO USER REPLACEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as
drinks glasses, should be placed on the apparatus. Use
the unit on a flat surface. Be sure not to connect the
power or cables before moving the unit. Do not use
chemical solvents on the unit.
Checklist of Parts:
1 x Turntable unit
1 x Turntable platter
1 x Slip mat
1 x 45 RPM adapter
1 x Counterweight
1 x Cartridge
1 x Headshell
1 x Target light
1 x USB cable
1 x mains power cable
SPECIFICATION
MOTOR DC motor
DRIVING METHOD Belt drive
START TIME Less than 1 second
STOP TIME Less than 1 second
SPEED SELECTION 33rpm / 45rpm / 78rpm
SPEED ADJUSTMENT +/-10%
WOW & FLUTTER Less than 0.2% WRMS (JIS WTD)
TONE ARM TYPE Static balanced S-shaped tone arm
TRACKING ERROR ANGLE Less than 3°
CARTRIDGE WEIGHT 13 ~ 18g
ANTI-SKA
TE RANGE
0 ~ 4g
COMPUTER INTERFACE USB 1.1 compliant
W
indows ME/2000/XP
Apple OS9.1 / OSX
POWER SUPPLY AC240V ~ 50Hz
POWER CONSUMPTION 5.5 Watts
DIMENSIONS 449 x 145 x 370mm
WEIGHT 4Kgs
Due to continuous pr
oduct development, specifications and appearance are subject to change.
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