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Rubber Mat

Specially  designed  to  give  the  ideal  support  for  records, 
damping  their  resonance  and  so  improving  overall  bass 
response.

 

Turntable Platter

Die-cast  aluminum,  this  has  been  specially  dynam- 
ically  balanced  for  optimum  flywheel  smoothing 
effect, giving steady, even rotation.

 

Detachable Dust Cover 

The  beautiful  transparent  acrylic  dust  cover  is 
fully  detachable  by  free-setting  hinges  for  maxi- 
mum accessibility.

 

Counterweight Assembly

 

The  whole  counterweight  assembly  rotates  to  give 
easy  selection  and  clear  indication  of   accurate  
stylus  tracking  force  settings.  The  assembly  con- 
sists  of   long  weight  with  indicating  dial  and  ring 
weight.

 

Anti-Skating Inside  

 

Force Canceler

 

This simple dial-setting anti-skating device ensures 
middle-of-the-groove tracking.

 

Arm Rest 

 

This provides a positive rest for the tonearm after auto-
return at the end of  a record, and between records.

 

Cueing Lever (Arm Lifter)

With  this  lever  you  can  gently  lift  the  cartridge  from  the 
record - and lower it back just as gently - without fear of  
jarring the delicate stylus or damaging precious records.

 

Tonearm

The  advanced  S-type  static  balance  arm  used  in  the 
YP-D6  features  special  bearings  and  unusually  high 
sensitivity  in  both  horizontal  and  vertical  directions, 
for  top  performance  with  all  types  of   cartridges.

 

Fine Speed Adjustment Control

 

(45 rpm)

This gives approximately ±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-in groove, a 
touch to this button will start record audition. Another 
touch at any point during the playing a record, and 

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE PARTS

audition will be automatically terminated, returning the 
tonearm to its original position.

 

Headshell 

With  gold-plated  contacts  for  ultra-low  contact  resis-
tance  (enemy  of   top  quality  phone  reproduction),  this 
superior  headshell  accepts  virtually  all  cartridge  types. 

 

Center Shaft (and Motor) 

 

In the YP-D6 the central shaft is integral with the motor, 
which rotates at the actual speed of  the the turntable 
platter, reducing vibration and eliminating the need for 
intermediate mechanisms. 
 

 

Auto Return Mechanism

 

Simple and reliable, this mechanism safely and gently 
returns the tonearm to its rest at the end of  the record,or 
when the record is rejected.

 

Stroboscopic Speed Indicator  

 

Housing 

 

The YP-D6 features accurate indication of  the turntable 
speed by stroboscopic illumination of  the engraved skirt 
of  the turntable platter. 

 

Acoustic Damper Feet 

 

These large feet insulate the YP-D6 from vibrations, and 
help to eliminate “howling” (acoustic feedback from 
speakers).

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Summary of Contents for YP-D6

Page 1: ......

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...

Page 13: ...SPECIFICATIONS 12 ...

Page 14: ...TROUBLE SHOOTING 13 ...

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