Pioneer PL-12D User Manual

OPERATION
SPEED SELECTION LEVER
The PL-12D is a two-speed type; 33-1/3 rpm and 45 rpm. Setting the
iever to either speed position will automatically set the turntable for
operation at th?t speed.
Fig. 15 illustrates the setting of the speed selector lever.
45 RPM
POSITION
33-1/3 RPM
POSITION
Fig. 15
FUNCTION LEVER
OFF: Tonearm is lifted off the record. Motor is turned off.
ON-UP: Tonearm is lifted off the record. Motor is operating.
DOWN: Tonearm floats down gently upon the record. Motor is
operating (Fig. 16).
OFF POSITION
ON-UP POSITION
DOWN POSITION
Fig. 16
ARM REST
The arm rest supports the tonearm when it is not in use.
EP RECORD ADAPTOR
An EP record adaptor is supplied in the accessory group, which permits
45 rpm records with large center holes to be played. When the adaptor
is not in use, keep it on the pin located in the upper right of the base
plate.
Fig-17

Pioneer PL-12D Specifications

General

Drive System	Belt Drive
Motor	4-pole synchronous motor
Speeds	33 1/3 and 45 rpm
Cartridge Weight Range	4 to 10g
Weight	6.5kg
Type	Manual turntable
Effective Arm Length	221mm
Overhang	15.5mm
Cartridge	Not included
Platter	300mm aluminum die-cast
Tonearm	Static-balanced type, S-shaped pipe arm