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Changing the cartridge
To change the cartridge, first remove the headshell from the
tonearm.
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A Sumiko Oyster MM type cartridge is installed in the unit.
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When using an Oyster, always remove the cartridge stylus
before detaching the cartridge itself from the head shell
and before attaching the cartridge to the head shell.
Pull the stylus knob down at a slight angle from the front of
the cartridge to remove the cartridge stylus. Be careful not
to touch the cantilever or stylus itself.
Headshell
Stylus knob
Cartridge
Shell leads
Screws
Nuts
Stylus,
cantilever
1
Disconnect the shell lead terminals from
the cartridge.
2
Loosen the screws and remove the
cartridge.
3
Attach the new cartridge and tighten
the screws.
See the illustration below for the position of the screws
when attached.
52.8 ±0.5 mm
4
Connect the shell lead terminals to the
cartridge.
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The signals and colors of the shell leads are shown
below.
Signal
Color
Left c
White
Left channel −
Blue
Right c
Red
Right channel −
Green
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Balance the tonearm and adjust the
tracking force.
Follow the procedures in “Balancing the tonearm and
adjusting the tracking force” on page 4.
Precautions when changing the cartridge
The weight of cartridges that can be used with this unit is lim-
ited. See “Tonearm” on page 9. Also check the acceptable
cartridge weight (with the included head shell) shown on the
same page when changing the head shell.
Using MC cartridges
The equalizer amplifier built into this unit is for MM cartridges.
It does not support MC cartridges.
To use an MC cartridge, connect this unit to a phono equalizer
amplifier that supports MC cartridges or an amplifier with an
MC phono input connector, for example. Then, set this unit’s
PHONO EQ (audio output) setting switch to THRU.
Troubleshooting
If you experience a problem with this unit, please check the fol-
lowing items before requesting service. Something other than
this unit could also be the cause of the problem. Please also
check that the connected devices are also being used properly.
If it still does not operate correctly, contact the retailer where
you purchased the unit.
No power.
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Confirm that the AC adapter is plugged into an outlet.
Then, press the STANDBY/ON button to turn the unit on
(pages 5 and 6).
The platter will not rotate.
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Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn the unit on
(pages 5 and 6).
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Adjust the rotation speed setting knob to the rotation
speed indicated on the record (page 6).
The platter rotation speed is not right.
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Confirm that the rotation speed setting knob is set to 33
and that it rotates about 100 times in 3 minutes.
The tonearm does not go down even when the tonearm
lifter lever is lowered.
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Balance the tonearm and readjust the tracking force
(page 4).
Sound is odd or breaks up.
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Check the connectors connected to the amplifier, and set
the PHONO EQ (audio output) setting switch (page 5).
The pitch is wrong.
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Select the rotation speed indicated on the record
(page 6).
There is no sound.
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When connecting this unit’s analog audio output con-
nectors to the audio input connectors of an amplifier
or other equipment, set the PHONO EQ (audio output
setting) switch to ON (page 5).
Playback is not possible; there is noise.
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Remove the protective cap from the cartridge stylus before
using the turntable.
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Reconnect RCA audio cables.
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Fingerprints and dust on a record can cause noise and
the sound to skip. Use a commercially-available record
cleaner to clean records (page 3).
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Clean the stylus (page 7).
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If the stylus is worn-out, replace it (page 7). The need
for stylus replacement depends on use conditions, but we
recommend replacement after about 300 hours of use.
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Place the unit as far away as possible from TVs, micro-
wave ovens and other devices that emit electromagnetic
waves.
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Plug the AC adapter into a different outlet.
Noise occurs when a record is playing.
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Noise could occur if the tracking force is higher than car-
tridge’s specified value. Readjust the tracking force so that it
is the specified value (page 4).
The sound is skipping.
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Vibrations will cause skipping. Place this unit in a stable
location.
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Clean the record.
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Do not use scratched records.
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Balance the tonearm and readjust the tracking force
(page 4). The stylus and sound might skip if the track-
ing force is lower than the cartridge’s specified value.
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If the stylus is bent, replace it.
