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6. Counterweight (27):

Locate and remove the tonearm Counterweight (27) from the packaging. Slide Counterweight (27) onto 
the rear of the Tonearm (21). Turn it lightly and it will screw onto the rear shaft of the tonearm.

Turntable Connections:

1. Connect the unit's stereo output leads to a receiver or mixer. The red phono terminal represents the 
 

right output channel and the white terminal represents the left output channel. 

2.  The thin black wire with a spade connector is the ground lead. The ground lead must be connect to 
 

the mixer (receiver) to avoid pops and clicks associated with magnetic pick-up system such as  

 

turntables.

 

 

 

Output Leads

 

 

 

    

Mixer (Receiver)

 

 

 

L (White)   

----------------------------->    L Channel

 

 

 

R (Red) -----------------------------> 

Channel

 

 

 

GND (Spade)-----------------------------> Ground

3.  Connect the power core to matching outlet for your area. Only connect the power cord after the all 
 

other connections have been made.

NOTE: Be sure to connect the ground terminals firmly to the Mixer or receiver.

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Page 1: ...POWER DRIVE 2 2 USER INSTRUCTIONS AMERICAN AUDIO ...

Page 2: ... American Audio www americandj com Power Drive 2 2 Instruction Manual Page 2 ...

Page 3: ... Do not open risk of electric shock The lightning flash with an arrow triangular symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of non insulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure and may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock The exclamation point triangular symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance se...

Page 4: ...s radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat 2 Do not let insecticides benzene or thinner come in contact with the surface of the unit 3 Never disassemble or modify your unit in any way doing so will void your manufac tures warranty 4 Never plug this unit in to a dimmer pack 5 Do not attempt to operate this unit if it becomes damaged in any way 6 Thi...

Page 5: ...ched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs conveniencereceptacles andthepointwhere they exit from the product OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING If an outside antennaorcablesystemisconnectedtotheproduct be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so astoprovidesomeprotectionagainstvoltagesurges andbuilt upstaticcharges Article810oftheNational ElectricalCode ...

Page 6: ...re Monday through Friday 9 00 a m to 5 00 p m Pacific Standard Time Voice 800 322 6337 Fax 323 582 2610 E mail support americandj com Warning To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire do not expose this unit to rain or moisture Caution There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit Do not attempt any repairs yourself doing so will void your manufactures warranty In the unlike...

Page 7: ... DJ2550 238 1 8 MAIN PLAYER UNIT Z DJ 2550D E F H J 1 POLYBAG HDPE 620x540mm Z 505 DD3220 099 1 9 SHIPPING CARTON Z 507 BJ2350D 2059 1 10 APPENDAGE LABEL 64x24mm t 0 1mm Z 501 BJ2300E 1190 1 11 COUNTER WEIGHT Z 702 BJ2350 018 1 POL YBAG 2 x3 Z 505 B300 007 1 12 HEADSHELL TT HEADSHELL 1 OPTIONAL AT3600L CARTRIDGE Z 402 H468 004 1 POL YBAG 2 X3 Z 505 B300 007 1 13 45 RPM ADAPTOR ABS AL FINISHED Z 10...

Page 8: ...he Pitch Slider 14 in an up and down motion The pitch may only be changed when the Quartz Lock 13 function is turned off 5 The Strobe Indicators 11 on the rim of the Platter 2 can be used to visual approximate the platter pitch These indicators are lit by the Strobe Indicator Pilot Lamp 3 as they pas by the Power Switch 4 At different pitch levels each row of Strobe Indicators 11 may appear stand ...

Page 9: ...on for damage that may have occurred during shipping If the carton appears to be damaged carefully inspect your unit for any damage Be sure all accessories needed to oper ate the unit has arrived intact In the event damage has been found or parts are missing please contact our toll free customer support number for further instructions Please do not return the unit to your dealer without first cont...

Page 10: ... R Right channel Turntable Assembly 1 Removing from carton Carefully remove the main unit with the packing material intact from the box Remove the packing material once the unit has been removed from the shipping carton Be sure to locate all the accessories listed on page on page 6 All accessories should be located in the packing material as detailed on page 7 2 45 Adapter 1 Locate and remove the ...

Page 11: ...ade connector is the ground lead The ground lead must be connect to the mixer receiver to avoid pops and clicks associated with magnetic pick up system such as turntables Output Leads Mixer Receiver L White L Channel R Red R Channel GND Spade Ground 3 Connect the power core to matching outlet for your area Only connect the power cord after the all other connections have been made NOTE Be sure to c...

Page 12: ...eturn the Tonearm 21 to the arm rest and lock it in place 7 Hold the Counterweight 27 stationary with one hand and rotate only the stylus pressure ring to bring the number 0 of the ring into alignment with the center line on the tonearm rear shaft 8 Rotate the Counterweight 27 clockwise until the scale value corresponding to the recommended stylus pressure Note The recommended stylus pressure of t...

Page 13: ...d at a consistent speed 3 Strobe Indicator Pilot Lamp This is specially designed to pulse a beam of light at the strobe indicators 11 on the turntable platter This will give the illusion that indicators are not spinning at certain speeds 4 Power Switch This is a rotary power switch To turn main power on turn the switch in a clockwise direction To turn main power off turn the switch in counter cloc...

Page 14: ...itch is used to select your desired operating voltage 9 Center Spindle This spindle holds the turntable platter 8 and records stable and centered 10 Target Light and Switch Pressing the target light push button will activate the stylus light This light is designed to light up the stylus in a dark environment for proper stylus positioning 11 Strobe Indicators The platter has four rows of indicators...

Page 15: ...s of this unit to that of another music source 15 Platter Rotation Selector Buttons The turntable has the ability to play records in reverse This button dictates turntable direction When the turntable is normal operating mode forward direction the LED below the F icon will glow When the turntable in reverse playback mode the LED below the R icon will glow 16 Tone Arm Assembly This assembly will be...

Page 16: ...justment is used to control the overall height of the tonearm assembly The tonearm should always be perfectly parallel to the platter 24 Tonearm Clamp and Rest Use this rest to safely hold the tonearm in position during non use and transportation 25 Tonearm Lever This lever is used to safely elevates the tone arm above a record surface without endangering a records surface 26 Anti Skate Control Th...

Page 17: ... include maintenance cleaning or peri odic check up During the period specified above American Audio will replace defective parts at its expense and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship The sole responsibility of American Audio under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product or replacement thereof including...

Page 18: ...e Starting Time Less than 1 sec Braking Time Less than 1 sec Time for Speed Change Less than 1 sec from 33 to 45 rpm Less than 1 sec from 45 to 33 rpm Less than 1 sec from 33 to 78 rpm High of Cue first track 8 10 5mm Descend of Cue Less than 5sec Pitch Output 675 1 Hz pitch control set 0 with 331 3 rpm 1170 1 Hz pitch control set 0 with 78 rmp TONEARM SECTION Type Static balanced S shaped tonearm...

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