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Summary of Contents for YP-D6

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Page 2: ...OWNER S GUIDE direct drive turntable ...

Page 3: ...er Stroboscopic Speed Indication Separate 3 Speed Adjustments for 33 45 rpm Gold Plated Headshell Contacts Free Setting Detachable Dust Cover Large Acoustic Insulator Feet The Names and Functions of the Parts 4 Cautions Read This Before Operating Your YP D6 5 Assembly and Adjustments 6 Connections to Your Amplifier or Receiver 10 How To Play Records 10 Changing Cartridge Stylus 11 Specifications 1...

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Page 5: ...ly 3 adjustment in the speed of turntable rotation at 45 rpm It does not affect the setting at 33 1 3 rpm Fine Speed Adjustment Control 33 1 3 rpm This is the corresponding control for 33 1 3 rpm speed and is also quite independent Speed Selector Push Buttons Just press the appropriate button for immediate selection of the desited speed PLAY CUT Push Button With the cartridge poised above the lead...

Page 6: ...gly 3 Locate the YP D6 in a flat and level place out of the direct rays of the sun avoiding locations subject to vibration and excessive dust heat cold or moisture Also avoid plaing it directly in front of or too close to your speakers 4 If the YP D6 ever has to be relocated carry it with extreme care Better still retain the ori ginal packing and carefully re pack it for transit 5 Do not attempt t...

Page 7: ...ugh to prevent movement 3 Note the coding of the colored headshell leads one stereo pair is Red Green and the other is White Blue A small pair of tweezers will be invaluable in attaching the metal sleeves to the cartridge connectors 4 Push the headshell assembly into the tone arm socket and gently turn the locking sleeve until it grips the headshell in position 5 Slightly slacken the screws retain...

Page 8: ...shaft turn the auto return mechanism so that the arrow mark is in the position shown in the diagram on the opposite side of the gear wheel from the central shaft Then grasp the turntable platter carefully by inserting finger and thumb through two of the holes provided and place it gently on the center shaft After this put the rubber platter mat on the turntable Fitting the Balance Counterweight As...

Page 9: ...as shown 3 Turn down the cueing lever arm lifter as shown and allow the arm to find its own posi tion If necessary support the headshell with the finger grip to prevent the stylus from cont acting the motor board 4 Slowly rotate the balacne counterweight as sembly in the direction indicated until the tone arm is perfectly balanced parallel with the motor board A very small rotation only should be ...

Page 10: ...d tracking force 8 To accomodate particularly light or heavy cartridges the ring counterweight can be un locked and re positioned on the long counter weight This adjustment is very simple in the YP D6 note the maker s recommended stylus tracking force which should agree with the reading on the counterweight dial and set the same number on the dial of the inside force canceler at the side of the to...

Page 11: ...ampli fier to PHONO 2 Put the record of your choice on the turntable If you have chosen an extended play record with the larger center hole use the EP adaptor 3 Set the cueing lever in the DOWN position 4 Bring the tonearm off the arm rest and place the stylus over the lead in groove 5 Push the button for the appropriate speed If the pattern on the skirt of the turntable does not appear to be stat...

Page 12: ...ready for the next record audition A worn stylus can cause permanent damage to precious records long before the sound quality has seriously deteriorated The only safe rule is to change your stylus in good time Follow the maker s recommendations carefully As a general guide even a diamond stylus will only give sat isfactory service for some 200 to 300 hours It is wise to check the tonearm balance t...

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