8
Identifying the Parts
A
POWER
Turns the power on and off.
When the unit is on, the periphery of the button lights blue.
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Turns off the power when not using this unit.
B
Input selection
Selects INPUT 1 or INPUT 2.
C
INPUT 1
D
INPUT 2
Set these controls for each terminal to suit the connected
turntable based on the cartridge installed. If the MC cartridge
used has a recommended load resistance (load impedance), set
the controls to a position near this value. If not, select the
position that produces the best sound quality. Lower load
resistance will lower the sound volume while a higher load
resistance will raise it.
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Load resistance does not refer to the resistance inside the
cartridge (internal impedance, coil impedance).
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Select a load resistance that is adequately large relative to the
internal resistance of the cartridge that you use.
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Selecting a load resistance that is not large enough relative to
internal cartridge resistance will reduce sound volume and
increase noise.
INPUT 2
A MM cartridge can be connected to INPUT 2.
The load resistance for MM cartridges is fixed at 47 kΩ. If a specific
load capacity is specified for the MM cartridge you use, select a
position close to this value. If not specified, try using the 0pF
position and select the load capacity of your choice.
Using the auto demagnetization function
The auto demagnetization function demagnetizes the iron core in
the MC cartridge and the step-up transformer to restore
transparency and definition to playback sound.
1. Use the INPUT 1 or 2 control knob to select the DEMAG
position for the cartridge you want to demagnitize.
The load impedance is set to 0 Ω and both ends of the cartridge
are short-circuited.
2. Playback a record.
The current goes through the cartridge to demagnetize it.
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It will take about 30 seconds to demagnetize a cartridge.
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In DEMAG position, no playback sound is output.
